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Captain Scarlet

Figure
1965-1966 (manufactured)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Standing figure, made from injection-moulded polyethylene (probably), assembled in four parts: head, torso, legs and base. The figure represents Captain Scarlet, a popular television character. He stands in an 'action' pose, the left foot slightly forwards, pointing with his left hand. The base is light blue.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleCaptain Scarlet (manufacturer's title)
Materials and techniques
Injection-moulded polyethylene
Brief description
Captain Scarlet, figure; Plastic, English, Timpo, 1965-1966
Physical description
Standing figure, made from injection-moulded polyethylene (probably), assembled in four parts: head, torso, legs and base. The figure represents Captain Scarlet, a popular television character. He stands in an 'action' pose, the left foot slightly forwards, pointing with his left hand. The base is light blue.
Dimensions
  • Height: 5.8cm
Production typeMass produced
Marks and inscriptions
'TIMPO / GT. BRITAIN'
Object history
Part of the Edward Castle collection.
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
B.102-2016

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Record createdNovember 1, 2016
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