Fruit barrow

D.V. O'Meara

Registration number

1086594

Artist/maker

D.V. O'Meara

Title

Fruit barrow

Medium

wood, metal, paint

Dimensions (H x W x D)

87 x 114 x 251 cm

Inscriptions

in gold lettering: D.V. O'Meara

Credit line

City of Melbourne Art and Heritage Collection

Keywords

fruit cart, fruit barrow, City of Melbourne markets, Eastern Market.

Summary

Wooden street fruit stall with gold detailing, metal wheels, axles and springs used at the Eastern Market (fruit and vegetable market). The Eastern Market was located on the corner of Bourke Street and Stephen Street (later Exhibition Street). The market commenced trading in 1847 until it was demolished in 1960.