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63/174
[nb-NO]Title[nb-NO]
Scotch cart,
[nb-NO]Creator[nb-NO]
[nb-NO]Description[nb-NO]
This is a two-wheeled 'Scotch cart' with a carved spectacle ornament on the front. It was made by T. L. Williamson, a wheelwright from Saint Neots, Cambridgeshire, in the first half of the twentieth century. According to Mr Williamson's son, it was made for a Mr Jake, who used it to carry goods.
[nb-NO]Physical description[nb-NO]
1 cart: wood: metal; fair condition
[nb-NO]Archival history[nb-NO]
MERL 'Handwritten accession' form (Institute of Agricultural History) – 'Standard museum name: … // Accession number: … // Classification: … // Negative number: … // Acquisition method: … // Acquired from: … // Date: … // Store: … // Condition: … // Recorder: Betts, J.M. // Date: 19.6.80 // Description: This cart is painted red and has black and yellow trim. // It has a carved ‘spectacle’ ornament on the front. [Sketch] // Dimensions: Width of body: 166cm Length of body: 200cm Diameter of wheel 148cm. // Associated information: This cart was made by Mr. T. L. Williamson, wheelwright of St. Neots. // It was owned by Mr. Jake. // References:'
[nb-NO]Production place[nb-NO]
Saint Neots
[nb-NO]Date[nb-NO]
1900-01-01 - 1949-12-31
[nb-NO]Production period[nb-NO]
Twentieth century, first half
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