Gig
1740-1760 (made)
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| Place of origin |
This gig is on loan to Tyrwhitt-Drake Museum of Carriages, Maidstone, Kent
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Wood, the body carved and painted, the seat upholstered |
| Brief description | A high, open gig to hold two people, with a double seat,with padded and buttoned upholstery fixed to a pair of poles with two wheels. The outer surface of the curvaceous body is painted with flowers and birds. The red buttoned upholstery is entirely of 19th-century date and is now in very poor condition. The back of the footwell is covered with oil-cloth in a trellis-patterned design. |
| Physical description | Wood, carved, painted with flowers and birds. The back is pierced and buttoned, giving the appearance of very deep buttoning. The back of the well is covered with oil-cloth in a trellis-patterned design. |
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| Object history | Purchased for £26. 15s. 6d. Registered papers 46/2317. See also Registered File 67/17 |
| Historical context | These vehicles are very rare in Britain but not uncommon in Holland. They are most unusual in that the shafts are detachable and a pole may be fitted to enable two horses to be driven abreast. |
| Summary | This gig is on loan to Tyrwhitt-Drake Museum of Carriages, Maidstone, Kent |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 368-1886 |
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| Record created | June 11, 2008 |
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