Wooden Sack Barrow, General Post Office

Made:
1830-1969 in unknown
maker:
General Post Office

Sack Barrow, General Post Office, wooden frame, marked GPO.

A variety of different size trolleys and barrows were needed to transport passenger luggage or goods safely around the station. As the railways could be asked to carry virtually anything, this wheeled transport needed to be robust and versatile to ensure the goods remained undamaged while moving around the station.

Details

Category:
Tools of the Trade & Personal Accessories
Object Number:
1999-7461
Materials:
metal (unknown) and wood (unidentified)
Measurements:
overall: 1274 mm x 665 mm x 1009 mm,
type:
sack barrow