The Lost Code

Delivery Wagon

1914
Painted wood, iron
H. 1.43 m
L. 2.65 m (not counting handles)
W. 1.51 m
Commonly known as a ‘buggy,' this horsedrawn delivery wagon was used by François Leclerc, founder of Biscuiterie Leclerc, to deliver his crates of cookies. “Frs. Leclerc Tel. 2779” is written in characters painted directly onto the vehicle.
Musée L'Aventure Leclerc Collection

• François Leclerc: Rags to Riches