Object number
63/231
Description
A cart for a child which would be pulled by a dog or a goat. The use of dogs to pull carts was banned some time before 1842.
This is a small cart for a child which would be pulled by a dog or a goat. It has a wooden frame, a leather-covered seat, two spoked iron wheels, and metal springs with leather strapping. The use of dogs to pull carts was banned some time before 1842.
Archival history
MERL 'Handwritten accession' form (Institute of Agricultural History) – 'Standard museum name: … // Accession number: … // Classification: … // Negative number: … // Acquisition method: … // Acquired from: … // Date: … // Store: … // Condition: … // Recorder: JMB // Date: 17.1.89 // Description: Wooden cart with leather covered seat. Two shafts and step up. Spoked iron wheels (2). Metal springs with leather strapping (2) // Dimensions: Length: 170.0cm Width: 61.0cm Height: 80.0cm // Associated information: This small cart is made to be pulled by a dog or possibly a goat. // References:'
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External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_4983.tif - High resolution image
