Object number
63/174
Title
Scotch cart,
Creator
Description
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.
Physical description
1 cart: wood: metal; fair condition
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: 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:'
Production place
Saint Neots
Production date
1900-01-01 - 1949-12-31
Production period
Twentieth century, first half
Object name
Material
Associated subject
Associated person/institution
