A man named William Kent and his stroller

Website design By BotEap.comFew people know the inventor of the stroller. His name was William Kent, he was born on January 1, 1685 and died on April 12, 1748. In many references, he is known as an architect, landscape architect, and furniture designer. Few people know about his relationship with the creation of baby strollers.

Website design By BotEap.comWilliam Kent is best known for reviving the Palladian style of architecture in England. As a landscape designer, he lacked the horticultural knowledge to generate the full impact of gardens, but the naturalistic approach to gardens paved his way to works such as the gardens found at Rousham House, Oxfordhire, or Alexander Pope’s garden villa. Thus he became the father of modern gardening. As a furniture designer, Kent’s style was much loved and his designs can still be seen at Hampton Court Palace and the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich.

Website design By BotEap.comKent was so popular in his day that he was even called upon to design birthday dresses for ladies. Although he knew nothing about dress design, he decorated the dresses with his knowledge of the Five Classical Orders of Architecture.

Website design By BotEap.comDue to his popularity, the Duke of Devonshire caught the attention of Kent to make him a pram for his children. It was 1733 and William Kent was at the height of his career. Kent invented a small shell-shaped carriage that was made of wicker, had snake designs, and was pulled by goats, Shetland ponies, or dogs. This stroller had added springs in the seats for added comfort and was used primarily for toddlers. Unfortunately, his chariot was very heavy and the cost of making them was high. In those days, having a carriage to carry your children was a status symbol for the privileged; The more ornate and complex your bearing, the better your chances of being accepted into high society. It wasn’t long after that strollers were designed with added safety features like handlebars and brakes.