Port & River — 1864-1901
Trolley, swan-necked trolley
This swan necked truck was used by the London & St Katharine Dock Company, possibly as early as 1864. It was designed to carry tea chests and became the standard design for handling this cargo.
- Category:
- Port & River
- Object ID:
- DK86.25/55
- Object name:
- trolley, swan-necked trolley
- Object type:
- Artist/Maker:
- —
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- Production date:
- 1864-1901
- Material:
wood, iron alloy (o)
- Measurements/duration:
- H 560 mm, L 1610 mm, D 515 mm
- Part of:
- —
- On display:
- London Museum Docklands: Warehouse One Gallery
- Record quality:
- 100%
- Part of this object:
- —
- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
- Image credit:
- —
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