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LL/36281
Unidentified photographer
1850s (ca)
Bullock cart

Photographic print
6.2 x 10 cm
 
Victoria and Albert Museum
Museum number: PH.505-1885
 
"Hackey or Bullock Cart"
"The most extensive daily use for the conveyance of goods all over India. Their construction is very rude, but strong. Two bullocks will convey 15 mounds (80lbs), four bullocks 25 mounds for hundres of miles. Daily hire of each bullock about 4 annas (6d)".
 
LL/36281


 

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