The Diver
Water Toy
1940s (manufactured)
1940s (manufactured)
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This toy, 'The Diver' by Saxon Tower Toys was given as a Christmas present to Peter, in 1948. The deep sea diver complete with metal look helmet and tool belt with weapons, could be submerged in a bucket of water, and, by blowing through a rubber tube attached to the top of his helmet, the diver would rise up again in the water. The toy is made of cellulose acetate, which, at the time, was an experimental form of early plastic often used for toys.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 4 parts.
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| Title | The Diver (manufacturer's title) |
| Materials and techniques | painted steel |
| Brief description | Boxed toy, The Diver, with instructions, made in England by Saxon Tower Toys in the 1940s |
| Physical description | Boxed toy, 'The Diver', with instructions. |
| Production type | Mass produced |
| Gallery label | 'The Diver', 1948.
Peter Carolin was given this fun toy for Christmas in 1948. It sinks in water but rises up when air is blown into the tube. |
| Credit line | Given by Peter Carolin |
| Object history | Given to the donor as a Christmas present in 1948 when he was 12 years old. |
| Production | Dixon Plastics Ltd were the makers of Saxon Tower Toys |
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| Summary | This toy, 'The Diver' by Saxon Tower Toys was given as a Christmas present to Peter, in 1948. The deep sea diver complete with metal look helmet and tool belt with weapons, could be submerged in a bucket of water, and, by blowing through a rubber tube attached to the top of his helmet, the diver would rise up again in the water. The toy is made of cellulose acetate, which, at the time, was an experimental form of early plastic often used for toys. |
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| Accession number | B.274:1-4-2011 |
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| Record created | June 26, 2012 |
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