Name/TitleModel Caravan
About this objectGypsy caravan model divided horizontally by the rectangular 3-ply wooden floor of the living accommodation. It has a fixed wooden supports underneath at the back with a spoked, rotating wheel on either side. A support in front is somewhat similar but makes some provision for right and left turning and the wheels are slightly smaller. The living accommodation occupies almost the whole of the floor, leaving a space at the front where it serves as a driving platform and an entrance, and at the back, where it becomes a baggage pack. The walls are of 5-ply wood, with ornamental projections at the front and back. These 5-ply walls are covered outside with 3-ply wood and conventional external swats. The entrance from the driving platform is through a “stable door” with the lower half wood and the upper part 2 vertical windows. There is a horizontal window on each side and at the back. Inside the walls are smooth and covered by wallpaper with narrow, vertical stripes and giving an impression of white and pale brown. There is a bunk bed running from side to side at the back. This bunk and the floor are covered with thick carpet. Loose inside are a step ladder with 5-ply steps and a 3-ply side pieces, curling at the top; a bucket, 3 yellow window shutters (noted that these do not seem to fit anywhere). Overall is the roof. It is slightly higher in the centre with a central plank. It has side ornamentation, a dummy chimney and lifts off.
Medium and MaterialsWheel hub screws: iron
Remainder: wood
Inscription and MarksShafts, wheels hubs, wheel rims, baggage rack, supports, horseshow on door, some ornamentation: red
Other ornamentation: yellow
Roof, slats, door: green
window frames: lighter green
Spokes: dark brown
Out walls between slats: oatmeal.
MeasurementsLength (including shafts): 550mm
Length (excluding shafts): 350mm
Between outside wheel rims: 187mm
Overall height: 295mm
Diameter of front wheels: 110mm
Diameter of back wheels: 127mm
Object numberSTMEA:2000-38
Copyright LicenceAttribution - Non-commercial (cc)