https://www.rebelcountytravellerarchive.ie/files/original/447c3bda0efdc90f612163d4571cfc0e.pdf 4d55a8349fbef5797db0e62c3d18c65d 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 The Barrel-Top Wagon Collection Description An account of the resource 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. 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. Barrel-top Wagons 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. 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. 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. 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 Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. 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 Echos of the Past Barrel Top Wagon: Reflections of the Barrel-Top Wagon Description An account of the resource A 19-page booklet. The booklet outlines the construction of the barrel-top wagon in 2004. The booklet also has an oral history element that describes what life on the road, living in a wagon was like. Included are images and photographs that further illustrate the importance of the barrel-top wagon to the Travelling community. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RCTA_BTW_Echos of the Past Barrel Top Wagon_2005_BOOKLET 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 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 Type The nature or genre of the resource Booklet Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Creator An entity primarily responsible for making 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 Health Service Executive (HSE) St Vincent de Paul (SVP) Language A language of the resource eng 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 Barrel Top Wagons Cork 2005 - European Capital of Culture Cork Traveller Women's Network Health Service Executive (HSE) St Vincent de Paul (SVP) Traveller Traditions