visual representation (model boat made as a symbol of connection during the isolation of the global pandemic)

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visual representation(model boat made as a symbol of connection during the isolation of the global pandemic)

Object Type: visual representation (model boat made as a symbol of connection during the isolation of the global pandemic)
Museum number: 2021,8019.1
Title: Do the little things
Description: Model boat made from wire and tissue paper with traditional water gilding with gold leaf over red bole. Made during the 2020-2022 pandemic as a token of love, solidarity and connection at a time when travel was not allowed and loved ones could not get together. This is one of an edition of 350 boats sent by post across the globe in a participatory project called Do the Little Things.
Producer name: Author: Jake Lever
Cultures/periods: Historic European periods and cultures
Production date: 2021
Materials: organic; inorganic
Dimensions: Length: 110 millimetres; Width: 39 millimetres
Location: Not on display
Subjects: society/human life (Covid pandemic 2020-22)
Department: Britain, Europe and Prehistory
Registration number: 2021,8019.1