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Carter No.: 311

Handlist description: Model boat (Solar bark)

Card/Transcription No.: 311-2


311 (continued) 2

No thwarts (cross-beams) shown. Bulwarks 1.7 cents high show a main flat deck of 102 cents in length.

Steering gear: two rounded broad bladed paddles which operate upon arms fixed in upright poles, and cross-beams which form a sort of overhanging (poop) deck at the stern. The paddles are tied to the upright support by means of string.

DECORATION: Coloured light green; bulwarks orpiment yellow striated with red and blue; stem, stern, and paddles gilt; upon bow <> in black and white (upon the gilding). The throne: gilt, engraved with scale pattern, and the conventional Up. and Low. Eg. Tie in panel on both sides. Over fore bulkhead, engraved on the gilding <> Over aft bulkhead, engraved on the gilding <>

REMARKS: See Lucas note.

Card no. 311-2 relating to Carter no. 311
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