Wagon

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image displays a model of a traditional covered wagon, often associated with historical American pioneer life. The wagon is crafted with a rustic brown wood appearance and features a curved, beige fabric cover that evokes the style of the covered wagons used during westward expansion. It rests on four wooden wheels that are firmly attached, giving it a robust appearance. A small wooden barrel, detailed with metal bands, is fastened to one side of the wagon, suggesting storage or transport of goods. The setting is simple, allowing the focus to remain on the wagon's details.

The image displays a model of a traditional covered wagon, often associated with historical American pioneer life. The wagon is crafted with a rustic brown wood appearance and features a curved, beige fabric cover that evokes the style of the covered wagons used during westward expansion. It rests on four wooden wheels that are firmly attached, giving it a robust appearance. A small wooden barrel, detailed with metal bands, is fastened to one side of the wagon, suggesting storage or transport of goods. The setting is simple, allowing the focus to remain on the wagon's details.

Name/Title

Wagon

Entry/Object ID

2012.3.733

Description

Conestoga Wagon, wood with burlap canvas. Items attached - potato sack, fertilizer sack, wash tub, wooden wheelbarrow, water barrel. Dimensions: 8" length wagon, 8" high. Tongue 6 1/2".

Collection

Doll Museum

Made/Created

Date made

1948 - 1970

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Wagon

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Animal-Powered Vehicles

Nomenclature Class

Land Transportation T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 07: Distribution & Transportation Objects

Dimensions

Height

8-3/16 in

Width

6-1/2 in

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Oct 16, 2018