Not currently on display at the V&A

Model Yacht

ca. 1930 (manufactured)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

The yacht is gaff rigged and carries a mainsail and a single foresail with a bowsprit. The sails are of white cotton with cord rigging. The wooden hull is painted green with a metal keel. There is no rudder. There is a green painted stand and original box.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Boat
  • Stand
Materials and techniques
Painted wood, metal, cotton and cord
Brief description
Model yacht made in England in the 1930s
Physical description
The yacht is gaff rigged and carries a mainsail and a single foresail with a bowsprit. The sails are of white cotton with cord rigging. The wooden hull is painted green with a metal keel. There is no rudder. There is a green painted stand and original box.
Dimensions
  • Height: 102cm
  • Length: 69.6cm
  • Width: 16.5cm
Production typeMass produced
Credit line
Given by Mrs A. K. Gupta
Production
Reason For Production: Retail
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
MISC.36&A-1977

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Record createdFebruary 9, 2004
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