Model Fort

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This object consists of 14 parts, some of which may be located elsewhere.

Artist/Maker	Wilson, Benjamin (maker)
Place of origin	England (made)

Wooden model fort handmade in England in 1920

Object details

Categories	Children & Childhood Woodwork
Object type	Model fort
Parts	This object consists of 14 parts. Base of Model Fort Base of Model Fort Keep of Model Fort Tower of Model Fort Tower of Model Fort Tower of Model Fort Tower of Model Fort Side Wall of Model Fort Side Wall of Model Fort Side Wall of Model Fort Side Wall of Model Fort Drawbridge of Model Fort Part of Model Fort Part of Model Fort
Materials and techniques	Carved and painted wood Wood Cork Paint Metal Carving Painting
Brief description	Wooden model fort handmade in England in 1920
Dimensions	Length: 48.5cm Width: 38.4cm
Production type	Unique
Credit line	Given by Mrs. B. Horgan
Object history	The fort was made by Benjamin Wilson and presented to his twin grand-daughters, Doreen and Barbara, on their birth in 1923 The twins parents were Arthur Wilson and Emily Luckie and they were born on 26 August 1923. Emily died on 9 September and the twins subsequently spent a lot of time with their grandparents.
Associated object	B.107-2014
Collection	Young V&A Collection
Accession number	MISC.22:1-14-1985

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Record created	July 1, 2009
Record URL	https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O1119870/model-fort-wilson-benjamin/

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