Category: romany
Travellers and Tinkers
Family: Life on the Road
Outside the bowtop with the young lady riding the dray.
Probably thrown outside to play.
A more recent image of life on the move.
This is part of a series of images, mostly Romany, Irish and Scottish Travellers collected from around the internet. Many of these historic images found on the web are without citation. When a clear link to a source is found, I try to include it. If a source is known, please pass it on and I will gladly include it or remove it if necessary.Boy with Dog ca. 1920
Romany (Romani) boy holding a dog standing outside a beautifully painted bowtop. Probably somewhere in Britain.
Scottish Travellers again…
This is part of a series of images, mostly Romany, Irish and Scottish Travellers collected from around the internet. Many of these historic images found on the web are without citation. When a clear link to a source is found, I try to include it. If a source is known, please pass it on and I will gladly include it or remove it if necessary.
Heading to market
In the heyday
Simple Open Lot…
An Open Lot:
This wagon is about as simple as it gets yet is obviously relatively modern judging by the running gear and the electrical tower in the background. A classic three stone hearth lies is the focus of the children’s attention.
Familiar design
See the article on the Tiny House Blog by clicking an image.
Wagons are the exception
This is part of a series of images, mostly Romany, Irish and Scottish Travellers collected from around the internet. Many of these historic images found on the web are without citation. When a clear link to a source is found, I try to include it. If a source is known, please pass it on and I will gladly include it or remove it if necessary.
Preindustrial Craftsmanship 