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Carter No.: 306

Handlist description: Model boat

Card/Transcription No.: 306-2


306 (continued) 2

Bulwarks of 1.2 cents high show a main deck of 67.5 cents in length.

Small steps lead up to the overhanging forecastle and poop decks, upon which are the 'look-outs'.

The two long steering paddles operate on upright crutches and cross-beams over the stern before the poop; the paddles are tied to the crutches by the means of string.

DECORATION: Yellow ochre; stem and stern pieces orpiment yellow and green; bows and stern lotus, feather and chequer pattern. Screens of 'look-outs': panelled with chequer pattern. Cabin: two doors, six windows on starboard side; cavetto cornice and dado; the outer walls decorated with chequer pattern; the roof white. Paddles: blades white, tipped with black, topped with red; shafts orpiment yellow.

REMARKS: See Lucas note.

Card no. 306-2 relating to Carter no. 306
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