Cart [Governess' cart]

Object detail

Accession number

1964.105

Description

Gig with harness. Rear entry gig. Governess Cart. Two-wheeled, semi-enclosed vehicle with door allowing entry at rear. Two seat benches facing each other on each side. Wicker basket type umbrella holder at rear. Rubber tyres on wheels. Also known as 'tub cart'. Described in MOTAT as 'Rear Entry Gig'.

Media/Materials

Organic/Vegetal/Wood
Processed Material/Metal
Organic/Vegetal/Plant Extract/Latex/Rubber

Credit Line

Cart [Governess' cart], 1964.105. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Carriage Gig Tools & Equipment for Communication Land Transportation T&E Animal-Powered Vehicles

Collection type

Non-motorised Vehicles Road Transport Transport

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