Curved piece of wood, a canopy for a model boat, most of the 'plaster' facing is missing, but the portion that remains suggest that it was painted black and white to resemble cowhide shield. A checkerboard pattern is also visible, but the colours employed are unclear.
Model boat canopy
Length: 11.2 cm
Width: 8 cm
Method of acquisition: Given (1903)
Accession number: E.190.1903
Primary reference Number: 50802
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Antiquities
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