Romany caravan

Object

Model

Production date

c.1980

Object number

L2010.1

Physical Description

This is a model of a Romany caravan, known as a vardo. A vardo is a traditional horse-drawn wagon which functions as both a home and form of transport. This style is known as the 'Reading'. The model, like a full-size vardo, has been richly decorated with hand carving, here with flowers and horses. It was made by Patrick Doran while he was in prison. Doran was an Irish traveller whose family camped in Hackney from time to time.

Associated Person

Doran, Patrick (Made by)

Material

Plastic

Wood

Dimension

height (Whole): 290mm
width (whole): 190mm
depth (whole): 620mm

Credit line

Patrick Doran

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