Object number
2007/21
Creator
Description
This model Gypsy caravan was made by the donor’s husband, a carpenter, in 1995. He made all of the parts, including the horse and one of the two figurines, taking him between six and nine months. The caravan is maroon and yellow with removable white shutters. It includes items such as pillows, pictures, pots and pans etc. It has a separate mirror for viewing the undercarriage and a lighting system. The caravan came to the Museum with a pack of plans used to make the model.
Archival history
Miscellaneous note from Daphne White – ‘Model Gypsy Caravan // Colour Top – Maroon // Lower – Yellow // 6 white removable shutters // Handcrafted horse and 2 men. 1 loose peaked cap. // Standing on felt covered wooden base with separate mirror to view undercarriage. Includes lighting system. // Total dimensions: // Length. 91cm // Ht. 49cm // Width 28cm // Lose items: Roll of material // Roll of imitation straw at back of van // Mattress/sheet/eiderdown/2 pillows all inside // Picture on wall // Rug // Flowerpot and jug on dresser // 4 copper coloured pans in bow cupboard // Kettle with lid and frying pan on cooker // Pot on top shelf // Loose items on outside: Steps: – yellow // Wooden tripod – hook – Green pot – lid – fire // Green bucket // Decorated pot and copper lid // Wooden jug with copper bands // Plaque inscribed Made by R. D. White Guildford 1995.’
Production place
Guildford
Production date
1995 - 1995
Object name
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