Construction Set
1946-1984 (made)
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British toymaker Susan Wynter (1923-2013) started making objects from wood when she was eight years old. Growing up, she lived in London near a billiard table maker where she would use the wooden off-cuts and leftover green baize to create her own objects. As Susan grew older and had children, she began to design toys for the nursery, focusing on both function and education. Through this new approach to toymaking, Susan Wynter began to gain international fame, exhibiting at the London Design Centre, the Venice Biennale, and in various trade fairs in British Pavillions.
Her business, the Toy Trumpet, began as a small toy shop in St. Ives where Susan started designing and making high quality wooden toys. Through her toys Susan was keen to promote exploration through and also designed toys for children with special needs. These toys were then sold to stores like Harrods and Fortnum and Mason. In the late 1960s Susan moved the business to Essex and settled in Brightlingsea where she employed local people. The company grew exponentially, providing toys for major companies like James Galt and the Educational Supply Association.
This 32 piece construction set demonstrates Susan Wynter's use of wooden toys to promote imagination. The small wooden pieces can be assembled in a variety of ways, allowing children to create their own structures. With an assortment of different shapes and sizes, the set presents the oppotunity for children to be creative while having fun.
Her business, the Toy Trumpet, began as a small toy shop in St. Ives where Susan started designing and making high quality wooden toys. Through her toys Susan was keen to promote exploration through and also designed toys for children with special needs. These toys were then sold to stores like Harrods and Fortnum and Mason. In the late 1960s Susan moved the business to Essex and settled in Brightlingsea where she employed local people. The company grew exponentially, providing toys for major companies like James Galt and the Educational Supply Association.
This 32 piece construction set demonstrates Susan Wynter's use of wooden toys to promote imagination. The small wooden pieces can be assembled in a variety of ways, allowing children to create their own structures. With an assortment of different shapes and sizes, the set presents the oppotunity for children to be creative while having fun.
Object details
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Object type | |
Parts | This object consists of 32 parts.
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Materials and techniques | Wood, carved and painted |
Brief description | 32 piece construction set, wood, made by Susan Wynter, England, 1946-1984 |
Physical description | 32 piece construction set with 10 large red wooden roofs, 6 small red wooden roofs, 10 large wooden grooved pieces, and 6 small wooden grooved pieces. |
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Credit line | Given by Susan Murray |
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Summary | British toymaker Susan Wynter (1923-2013) started making objects from wood when she was eight years old. Growing up, she lived in London near a billiard table maker where she would use the wooden off-cuts and leftover green baize to create her own objects. As Susan grew older and had children, she began to design toys for the nursery, focusing on both function and education. Through this new approach to toymaking, Susan Wynter began to gain international fame, exhibiting at the London Design Centre, the Venice Biennale, and in various trade fairs in British Pavillions. Her business, the Toy Trumpet, began as a small toy shop in St. Ives where Susan started designing and making high quality wooden toys. Through her toys Susan was keen to promote exploration through and also designed toys for children with special needs. These toys were then sold to stores like Harrods and Fortnum and Mason. In the late 1960s Susan moved the business to Essex and settled in Brightlingsea where she employed local people. The company grew exponentially, providing toys for major companies like James Galt and the Educational Supply Association. This 32 piece construction set demonstrates Susan Wynter's use of wooden toys to promote imagination. The small wooden pieces can be assembled in a variety of ways, allowing children to create their own structures. With an assortment of different shapes and sizes, the set presents the oppotunity for children to be creative while having fun. |
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Accession number | B.55:1 to 32-2014 |
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Record created | July 19, 2014 |
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