Model Carriage

Model Fisher Carriage

Model Fisher Carriage

Name/Title

Model Carriage

Entry/Object ID

2003.29.1a-f

Description

Scale model of a Napoleonic coach built by donor's father Ray Wood in 1932. Winner for Vermont of the Fisher Body Craftsman's Guild Contest. Coach is blue/black with gold trim and red-spoked wheels. Driver's seat is dusty blue velvet with red velvet trim. Roof of coach is black and has gold scallop trim with eagles in each corner. Doors on each side open, revealing a cream-colored velvet interior, upholstered bench seats and cream silk valances across window tops. Pull-out step is hidden inside doors on each side.

Context

**Ribbon only proposed for deaccession** Ribbon over rear wheel in photo in shreds; proposed for deaccession due to condition.

Acquisition

Accession

2003.29

Source or Donor

Wood, Elizabeth R.

Acquisition Method

Gift

Credit Line

In memory of Raymond M. and Merilyn S. Wood

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Wood, Raymond M. (1916-1996)

Date made

1932

Dimensions

Height

10-1/2 in

Width

10 in

Length

28-1/2 in

Material

Wood, Fabric, Metal

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Wood, Raymond M. (1916-1996)