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This object consists of 4 parts, some of which may be located elsewhere.

Table

1950-1959 (made)

Child-sized rectangular table of bass-wood, carved with a design of birds on the legs; UK, 1950-59

Child's chair of bass-wood, carved with a design of squirrels and the name 'Bashfull' (sic) on the back; UK, 1950-59

Child's chair of bass-wood, carved with a design of rabbits and the name 'Sneezy' on the back; UK, 1959-59

Child's chair of bass-wood, carved with a design of an owl and the name 'Dopey' on the back; UK, 1950-59


Object details

Object type
Parts
This object consists of 4 parts.

  • Table
  • Chair
  • Chair
  • Chair
Materials and techniques
Brief description
Child-sized rectangular table of bass-wood, carved with a design of birds on the legs; UK, 1950-59

Child's chair of bass-wood, carved with a design of squirrels and the name 'Bashfull' (sic) on the back; UK, 1950-59

Child's chair of bass-wood, carved with a design of rabbits and the name 'Sneezy' on the back; UK, 1959-59

Child's chair of bass-wood, carved with a design of an owl and the name 'Dopey' on the back; UK, 1950-59
Dimensions
  • Height: 443mm (Note: For Chair C ("Dopey"))
  • Width: 237mm (Note: For Chair C ("Dopey"))
  • Depth: 310mm (Note: For Chair C ("Dopey"))
  • Misc.593 c 1985 weight: 5.15kg (nifill)
Object history
A set of child-sized frniture with motifs derived from the Walt Disney cartoon 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs'.

A gift from the Paediatric Nursing Office of Newham General Hospital. The set was originally donated to East Ham hospital and was carved by an un-named local resident.
Collection
Accession number
MISC.593-1985

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Record createdJuly 1, 2009
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