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Title A name given to the resource The Barrel-Top Wagon Collection Description An account of the resource <p>This is a collection of photographs, a booklet and a radio programme that focuses on the barrel-top wagon that is on display in the Toraig on the Tobar, the Traveller culture exhibit at Cork Public Museum. <br />The wagon was commissioned by the Cork Traveller Women's Network in 2004 as part of the Cork 2005 European Capital of Culture, and constructed under the guidance of John Carroll. <br /><br /><strong>Barrel-top Wagons</strong> <br /><br />Barrel-top wagons hold significant cultural and historical importance within the Irish Traveller community and among other Romani and nomadic groups. Travellers traditionally used these colourful, ornate wagons as homes, offering both a means of transportation and shelter as they moved from place to place. In the Irish Traveller context, barrel-top wagons were often pulled by horses and were distinctive for their rounded roofs, which resembled the shape of a barrel.</p> <p>These wagons were often highly decorated, with intricate carvings, paintings, and vibrant colours, reflecting the creative and artistic expression of the communities that built and lived in them. They were typically made of wood, and the interiors were designed to be compact yet functional, with space for sleeping, cooking, and storing essential items.</p> <p>For many Travellers, it remains a symbol of their ancestral way of life and resilience in the face of societal changes. While the wagons are no longer as commonly used for daily living, they continue to hold a place of pride and represent the close-knit, family-oriented nature of Traveller communities.</p> Subject The topic of the resource Irish Travellers Travellers (Nomadic people) Cultural heritage--Ireland Ethnic minorities--Ireland Traveller art Traditional arts--Ireland Travellers (Nomadic people)--Folklore Nomads--Social life and customs Travellers (Nomadic people)--History Travellers (Nomadic people)--Identity Travellers (Nomadic people)--Material culture Travellers (Nomadic people)--Education Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2004 -2005 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Cork Traveller Women's Network Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Cork Traveller Women's Network Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Cork Traveller Women's Network Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Cork Public Museum Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Ireland; Cork; 2005 Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Constructing the Wagon 7 Description An account of the resource A photograph of four men working on the base of a barrel-top wagon Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RCTA_BTW_Barrel Top Wagon 2004 14_PHOTO Subject The topic of the resource Irish Travellers Travellers (Nomadic people) Cultural heritage--Ireland Ethnic minorities--Ireland Traveller art Traditional arts--Ireland Travellers (Nomadic people)--Folklore Nomads--Social life and customs Travellers (Nomadic people)--History Travellers (Nomadic people)--Identity Travellers (Nomadic people)--Material culture Travellers (Nomadic people)--Education Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Ireland; Munster; Cork; 2005 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Cork Traveller Women's Network Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2004 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Photograph Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Cork Traveller Women's Network Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Cork Traveller Women's Network Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Cork Traveller Women's Network Type The nature or genre of the resource JPEG Barrel Top Wagons Cork 2005 - European Capital of Culture Photograph Traveller Crafts Traveller Traditions