Model of a Coracle from Shrewsbury

Model of a Coracle from Shrewsbury. Made by Mr J.H. Craine

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Model of a Coracle from Shrewsbury. Made by Mr J.H. Craine
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Model of a Coracle from Shrewsbury, by J.H. Craine, Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1930-1936. Made with a frame-work of willow and hazel withies, coracles were originally covered hide but more recently tarred cloth has been used. There are two classes: one bowl-shaped & the other almost square in plan. Scale None given.

Details

Category:
Water Transport
Object Number:
1936-367
Materials:
wood (unidentified), leather, steel and fabric (coated)
Measurements:
overall: 55 mm x 150 mm x 240 mm, .085kg
type:
model - representation, coracle and watercraft
credit:
Craine, J. H.