Toy Animal
1928-1930 (made)
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Semi-mechanical toy shaped like a rabbit. It is made from dull yellow fur fabric, it has black eyes and its ears are lined with pink. The facial features are embroidered in red. Around its neck is a black-blue ribbon. It is mounted on metal wheels. When pulled along, the toy appears to 'hop'.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Fur fabric, metal |
| Brief description | Rabbit; Metal & fur fabric, German, 1928-1930 |
| Physical description | Semi-mechanical toy shaped like a rabbit. It is made from dull yellow fur fabric, it has black eyes and its ears are lined with pink. The facial features are embroidered in red. Around its neck is a black-blue ribbon. It is mounted on metal wheels. When pulled along, the toy appears to 'hop'. |
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| Production type | Mass produced |
| Gallery label | This furry rabbit has castor wheels on its feet. It is pilled along using a ribbon around its neck. It is made in Germany by Schuco. |
| Object history | Purchased at Sotheby's in 1978 [77/1309]. |
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| Accession number | MISC.9-1978 |
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| Record created | July 1, 2009 |
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