Romany caravan model
Object
Model
Production date
c. 1980
Object number
L2010.2
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 of vardo is known as the 'Reading'. The model, like a full-size vardo, has been richly decorated with hand carving, here with flowers and paintings of grapes on the vine. 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
Plastics
Wood
Credit line
Patrick Doran
On display?
No
