Toy Sword
1960s - 1970s (manufactured)
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This toy sword and scabbard was made in Great Britain in the 1960s or 1970s by an unknown manufacturer. It was a relatively cheap toy to buy, and is made of thin metal, painted and folded and held in place using split pins. It is reminiscent of a 17th century rapier or 18th century small sword, with a decorated guard and scabbard, and would have been used during children's imaginative war play, on its own or in conjunction with other pieces of costume.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Brief description | Toy sword and scabbard, painted metal in blue and gold, with red tassles and black belt, British, 1960s-1970s. |
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| Production type | Mass produced |
| Credit line | Given by Mr T. Mitchell |
| Object history | This sword was produced presumably in Britain in the 1960s or 1970s. It was purchased by the owner's uncle, but never given to the owner, who found it after his uncle's attic after his death. |
| Historical context | Toy swords like this one are played with by children in imaginative war and weapon play. They may be used in conjunction with other items of dressing-up or on their own. |
| Summary | This toy sword and scabbard was made in Great Britain in the 1960s or 1970s by an unknown manufacturer. It was a relatively cheap toy to buy, and is made of thin metal, painted and folded and held in place using split pins. It is reminiscent of a 17th century rapier or 18th century small sword, with a decorated guard and scabbard, and would have been used during children's imaginative war play, on its own or in conjunction with other pieces of costume. |
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| Accession number | B.258:1 to 2-2011 |
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| Record created | March 28, 2012 |
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