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Model, scale 1:12, of a cargo and ferry boat used on the upper Nile, Egypt, 1900-1910 (Nile Cargo and Ferry Boat), by William Herbert Holloway, London, England, 1900-1910
Contemporary, whole, rigged, scale model of cargo and ferry boat of traditional design, used on the Upper Nile. Early 20th century. Scale 1:12
Details
- Category:
- Water Transport
- Object Number:
- 1910-79
- Materials:
- wood (unidentified), brass (copper, zinc alloy), cotton (fibre), leather, cotton (textile) and white metal (unknown)
- Measurements:
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overall: 970 mm x 800 mm x 240 mm,
crate: 1350 mm x 680 mm x 1900 mm, 56 kg
- type:
- sailing vessel, merchant vessel and cargo vessel
- credit:
- Holloway, Mrs. W.H.
