Gig

Object detail

Accession number

1964.40

Maker

Harrisons and Gash

Production period

1900s

Description

Gig with 2 wheels. Green, butterfly wings. Also called "Ladies Spindle Back Gig" on account of its size (low to the ground to facilitate entry) and short shafts for small horse. Painted green with yellow trim and yellow wheels which are dished. Makers plate on back: Harrisons & Gash, Builders, Newmarket, Auckland.

Marks

HARRISON & GASH / BUILDERS / NEWMARKET, AUCKLAND Maker's Mark

Media/Materials

Organic/Vegetal/Wood
Processed Material/Metal

Credit Line

Harrisons and Gash. Gig, 1964.40. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Carriage Gig Tools & Equipment for Communication Land Transportation T&E Animal-Powered Vehicles

Production place

Newmarket Auckland City Auckland District Auckland New Zealand

Collection type

Non-motorised Vehicles Road Transport Transport

Subject auto tags

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