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Carter No.: 310

Handlist description: Model boat

Card/Transcription No.: 310-2


310 (continued) 2

the two long steering paddles operate on upright crutches and cross-beams over the stern before the poop deck; the paddles are tied with cord to the crutches.

DECORATION: Coloured yellow ochre; stem and stern pieces orpiment yellow and green; bows and stern feather, chequer and concentric circle pattern. Screens of 'look-outs': central blue door with chequer panel on either side. Cabin: two doors and windows on starboard and port sides; cavetto cornice; dado; the outer walls ornamented with chequer pattern; roof white. Paddles: blade white tipped with black; topped with red; shafts orpiment yellow.

Remarks: See Lucas notes.

Card no. 310-2 relating to Carter no. 310
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