Actually, every carriage I have seen in WIlliamsburg is painted...exactly like the carriage is. They always seem to have yellow painted wheels too. The carriage also has curtains that look to be velvet, and the set is as well, just not "plush." The carriage is pretty expensive as it is, I am sure cost was a factor.

We far as the rest of the collection goes, I really like it and so does my DD. The only thing i do agree with is that Elizabeth's riding habit is not "practical." DD just loves the other clothes though.

Shelly