Tram Lights [Peace Lights]

Object detail

Accession number

2015.87

Production period

1910s
1920s

Description

Set of 2 union jacks and 10 stars that were mounted to the sides of the No.17 double decker tram during Peace celebrations in 1919 and for the Royal Visit in 1920.

Marks

"OK nc / TOP / 4 / RH / BOTTOM" in pencil underneath. Pencil
Top / No. 3 Pencil
R.Hand Pencil
Top / End / No. 1 Pencil
back / L. Hand / Top / 7" On back Pencil
"Right Hand Back / Top / 1 / J.K.M.P.H. / AEIOU / RIGHT" Pencil
"Top / 5 / Front left hand" Pencil
2 End Pencil

Media/Materials

Organic/Vegetal/Wood
Processed Material/Metal
Processed Material/Glass
Processed Material/Paint

Credit Line

Tram Lights [Peace Lights], 2015.87. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Furnishings Lighting Equipment

Collection type

Tramways Transport

Subject auto tags

Wood Composite material Gas Engineering Hardwood Flooring Roof Plywood Recreation Steel

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