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Racer & Driver

Car
1968 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Racing car made of wood, with four moving wheels and a hole in the body which accommodates a wooden figure that is removable. The driver is painted red. The axles of the car are covered in red plastic.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleRacer & Driver (manufacturer's title)
Materials and techniques
wood, plastic, painting
Brief description
Racer & Driver, Fredun Shapur; wood, Creative Playthings, Swiss; 1971.
Physical description
Racing car made of wood, with four moving wheels and a hole in the body which accommodates a wooden figure that is removable. The driver is painted red. The axles of the car are covered in red plastic.
Dimensions
  • Length: 23.8cm
  • Width: 5cm
Collection
Accession number
MISC.256-1988

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Record createdJuly 1, 2009
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