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On display at Young V&A
Play Gallery, Mini Museum, case 13

Teaset

1939 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Bandalasta teaset made in marbled blue and white Beatl plastic. One teapot with lid and large internal metal strainer; one milk jug with slightly decorated handle; two plates; two saucers; two cups with slightly decorated handles; one sugar bowl.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Beatl synthetic resin, moulded.
Brief description
Doll's teaset of blue plastic, comprising a teapot with lid and strainer, milk jug, sugar bowl and two each of plates, cups and saucers; doll's; Bandalasta, about 1939, Brookes & Adams Ltd
Physical description
Bandalasta teaset made in marbled blue and white Beatl plastic. One teapot with lid and large internal metal strainer; one milk jug with slightly decorated handle; two plates; two saucers; two cups with slightly decorated handles; one sugar bowl.
Dimensions
  • Jug height: 4cm
  • Bowl diameter: 5.5cm
  • Saucer diameter: 9cm
  • Plate diameter: 10cm
  • Cup height: 3.5cm
  • Teapot height: 8cm
Production typeMass produced
Marks and inscriptions
  • Bandalasta Regd. Ware Made in England (Stamped on all items.)
  • 138J (On sugar bowl)
  • 184J (On jug)
  • 195J (On cups)
  • 196J (On saucers)
  • 139J (On plates)
  • 144J (On teapot)
  • 191L (On teapot lid)
Credit line
Given by Mary Kempson
Object history
Belonged to the donor as a child, and played with at doll's tea parties. Also present were dolls Misc.159 to 162-1988, and teddy Misc.166-1988, along with the donor's cousin Sheila and her toys.
Collection
Accession number
MISC.170-1988

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Record createdJuly 1, 2009
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