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We became captivated with English
Gypsy Caravans after seeing a picture of a Reading Van. We have
spent 4 years researching caravan construction, materials, layout,
decoration, furnishings and finishing's down to the smallest
detail. We have researched the type of china gypsy woman collected,
we have located a supplier who will be providing carefully chosen
pieces to grace the china hutch within each van. The red glass
used in the stained glass windows, is obtained from the same
factory that created it for the original vans 100 years ago.
We have made several trips to England measuring original caravans,
spending time with England's finest restorers and builders.
We have accumulated many out of print books on caravan construction
and restoration. During our travels we have visited every Museum
in England that currently have Caravans on display. In our collection,
we have over 600 photographs of Caravans, carvings, construction,
paint schemes and finish details. Our goal is to create Gypsy
Caravans that replicate the details of the original Caravans
as closely as possible.

Wally and Victoria at the Gordon Boswell Romany
Museum
in Spaulding, England
Wally's abilities include carousel horse carving, cabinet making,
boat building and extensive woodworking. His history includes
education in marine architecture, boat building and later developing
a successful yacht restoration business where Victoria assisted
with the canvas work and custom yacht upholstery. Victoria's
talents include various forms of decorative painting, creating
works of art with stained glass as well as developing beautiful
decor using silks, satin, velvet and lace such al graced the
interiors of the Gypsy Caravans. With our combined skills and
talents, we do all of the construction, carving, painting, guilding
and interior design of the Caravans.
Wally and
Victoria Roth
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