Model Scene
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 scene of three musicians, like many of her other model scenes promotes creativity and imagination. Like her other model scenes, this one of the three musicians gives an intimate and fun approach to certain subject matters. In this example children are not only engaging in the scene of these three individuals, they are also learning about music.
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 scene of three musicians, like many of her other model scenes promotes creativity and imagination. Like her other model scenes, this one of the three musicians gives an intimate and fun approach to certain subject matters. In this example children are not only engaging in the scene of these three individuals, they are also learning about music.
Object details
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| Brief description | Musicians scene, wood, made by Susan Wynter, England, 1946-1984 |
| Physical description | Model scene consisting of a wooden hut-like structure in which three stylized figures are placed. The structure is formed by a rectangular base with the angles cut on the front side, a back wall and a triangular roof. Standing on the base there are three figures. The middle figure has a red painted body, white hands and sleeves, a pink beret, brown eyes, mouth, nose and hair, and a white crocheted collar around his neck. He is holding a wooden stick on top of which a black and yellow lantern hangs from a thread. The figure on the right is painted orange along with a matching beret. His eyes, nose, mouth and hair are painted brown and he also has a white crochetedcollar. He is playing a medieval instrument similar to a guitar made of wood and thread. On his left there is a third figure who is painted pink with a matching pink beret. His hands and sleeves are painted white, while his eyes, mouth, nose and hair are painted brown. He is wearing a white crocheted collar and is holding a wooden book. On the top of the back of the model there is a golden ring attached by a fastener in order for the scene to function as a hanging piece. On the bottom there is a round stamp reading: “Toy Trumpet Workshop: Made in England” |
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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 scene of three musicians, like many of her other model scenes promotes creativity and imagination. Like her other model scenes, this one of the three musicians gives an intimate and fun approach to certain subject matters. In this example children are not only engaging in the scene of these three individuals, they are also learning about music. |
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| Accession number | B.74-2014 |
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| Record created | July 19, 2014 |
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