Model

Object number
55.5.1
Creator
Richardson, John F.
Description
Model of sand scow "Robin Hood". One mast; cloth mainsail and foresail. Open, wide, rectangular deck. Yellow cabin with window towards stern with sliding hatch on roof and door at stern side. Yellow steering wheel that turns at stern. Boat is painted brown below the waterline and green above; painted yellow stripe at deckline. Square shaped rudder. Anchor off starboard bow. Shovel shaped weathervane on top of mast.

Sand scow "Robin Hood" that carried sand from Newport up the bay to plaster houses. Run by Captain Campbell, owned by Joseph Anthony.
Credit Line
Gift of John F. Richardson
Subjects
Model ships
Robin Hood (Sand scow)
Related People & Organizations
Anthony, Joseph (associated)
Richardson, John F. (associated)