The story behind

Sir? Yes, you, Sir, nonchalantly driving the carriage in the vignette at the center of the scarf. Sorry to bother you, but do you realize the danger you face in such a carriage? They say that several young men have suffered unfortunate accidents caused by a horse falling and inevitably bringing down its neighbor, still attached to the shaft. The shaft? Yes, it's that iron bar, illustrated above and below your picture, that connects the two horses in order to coordinate their rhythm. Your curricle is certainly very stylish, but please be prudent!