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Revolutions Transport Museum > Records

Pram

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Overview

Cane pram with hood, footrest and backrest, all adjustable for position. Wheels, frame and springs all metal, body rests on wood supports. Lined with American cloth. All metal painted green.

Historical information

A wicker pram made by Baker & Moore, in the early 1900s. It has an adjustable hood, drop-down back, rubber tyres and back-wheel brakes. The company prided itself on ‘beauty of design’.

Details

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Registration number

cwa-org-102-1998.237

Inscriptions and markings

Handle is stamped BAKER & MOORE, PERTH.

Contextual Information

Baker & Moore started in Murray Street and expanded to larger premises in Dyer Street, West Perth in 1904. It made range of wicker furniture, go-carts and basket-ware, using imported Malacca cane, claiming it to be more resistant to insect attack than willow. Wicker furniture was popular in warm climates due to its airy construction and light padding.

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Perth
Western Australia
Australia

Primary significance criteria

Artistic or aesthetic significance

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Comparative significance criteria

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Object’s condition or completeness

Well provenanced

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Side view of wicker pram with hood up and green metal spoked wheels.

Close up of pram hood and green pushing handle.

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