Thames Scene: a Thames barge drawn up on the river bank silhouetted against the sky
Thames barges were used for the transport of goods along the river and the south-east coast. They were designed to be able to move freely in shallow waters. They were usually worked by two men, sometimes a man and boy.
Bound with PAF5128-PAF5131, PAF5133-PAF5135.; Signed by artist.
Bound with PAF5128-PAF5131, PAF5133-PAF5135.; Signed by artist.
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Object Details
ID: | PAF5132 |
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Type: | |
Display location: | Not on display |
Creator: | Booth, John; Varley, Cornelius Varley, J & C |
Date made: | 9 Dec 1809 |
Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
Measurements: | Plate: 380 mm x 277 mm; Sheet: 350 x 490 mm |