Caravan
Charles Paget Wade (Shortlands 1883 - Evesham 1956)
Category
Models
Date
Unknown
Materials
Wood, Paint, Metal, Glass, Textile
Measurements
150 x 110 mm; 356 mm (Length)
Order this imageCollection
Snowshill Manor and Garden, Gloucestershire
NT 1339018
Summary
Model; Caravan from the 'Village Fair' (Wolf's Cove) with brown painted body and red painted spoke wheels.Glazed window each side and back, white surround, purple, floral curtains. White roof with chimney attached to stove inside. One carriage lamp and material drape to the back over drop-down tailboard held by chains from a metal rod; white stable door with white and black pail and a red and black barrel beside. White writing over door 'Mrs Jarley'. Front wheel assemble turns. A rack attached underneath with chains. In notebook no.5, page 31 (1340945.5) Charles Wade refers to: 'Seventh Heaven no.13 A Village Fair 11 Models made by C P Wade. A Booth. Tarlay’s Waxworks. A Stall. Swing Boats. ‘Try your Strength’ Pole. Punch & Judy. Coconut Shy & Five Caravans. a Theatre with 3 Indian figures. The Caravans are fitted up inside with Bunks, Seats, Stove, Dresser etc. Shafts, Lamp & steps.' Includes sketches.
Provenance
CPW item 13 Given to the National Trust with Snowshill Manor in 1951 by Charles Paget Wade.
Makers and roles
Charles Paget Wade (Shortlands 1883 - Evesham 1956), minter
References
Wade, 1944: Charles Paget Wade, Contents of Snowshill Manor. Volume 5 Second Floor, 1944, Page 31