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Robot

1970-1979 (manufactured)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Clockwork swimming toy representing a standing robot, made from injection-moulded red and teal polystyrene. The integral key is located on the back. The robot is propelled through water using rotors located on either shoulder. There are no points of articulation. Its face is decorated with printed paper stickers.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Injection-moulded polystyrene
Brief description
Robot, floating/swimming; red/teal polystyrene, Hong Kong, 1970-1979
Physical description
Clockwork swimming toy representing a standing robot, made from injection-moulded red and teal polystyrene. The integral key is located on the back. The robot is propelled through water using rotors located on either shoulder. There are no points of articulation. Its face is decorated with printed paper stickers.
Dimensions
  • Height: 12cm
Production typeMass produced
Object history
Part of the Edward Castle collection.
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
B.178-2016

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Record createdNovember 4, 2016
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