Model of a fishing 'Machwa' vessel

Model, scale 1:12, of a fishing "Machwa", from Bombay, two masts, undecked, round stern, unsigned, Bombay, India 1879-1929

Details

Category:
Water Transport
Object Number:
1929-1069
Materials:
wood (unidentified), paint, cotton (fibre), cotton (textile) and metal (unknown)
Measurements:
overall: 1150 mm x 1000 mm x 230 mm,
overall (crate): 1350 mm x 650 mm x 1900 mm, 51 kg
type:
model - representation and fishing vessel
credit:
Victoria and Albert Museum, Indian Section