Strap
probably G. & J. Lines Ltd
Category
Childcare objects
Date
circa 1880
Materials
Leather and metal
Place of origin
London
Collection
Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 670780.2
Summary
A loose piece of brown leather and buckle, part of child's or baby's 'Galloper' or 'Baby's Pair-Horse Galloping Gig' (circa 1880). The pushchair was probably made by 'G & J Lines', England. The company were in production from circa 1880 to 1930 and also operating as 'J & G Lines'. 'G & J Lines' made several different early 20th century models including a 'Galloping Scooter' tricycle with pedals, a 'Walking Horse and Gig' tricycle with one horse and a 'Royal Gig' with 4 small radial spoked wheels and one horse fixed on a platform. See inventory record - 663730. This 'Galloper' is very much like the one shown in the photograph (future King George VI as a little boy, sitting in a three-wheeled cart drawn by two wooden rocking-horses).
Makers and roles
probably G. & J. Lines Ltd , manufacturer Triang , manufacturer