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Super Heroes Superman

Kite
1975-1976 (manufactured)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Kite, with some original packaging, made from printed polyethylene. The kite has a large image of the superhero Superman. With the kite sail are the struts required to make a rigid frame, made from transluscent blue polyethylene, a length of white cotton cord wound around a card reel, printed paper assembly instructions, and a clear polyethylene bag to contain it all.


Object details
Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 7 parts.

  • Kite
  • Strut
  • Strut
  • Bracket
  • Cord
  • Instructions
  • Packaging
Additional titleWembley Pocket Kite (series title)
Materials and techniques
Printed polyethylene, printed paper, cotton
Brief description
Wembley Pocket Kite, Super Heroes Superman, Mettoy, Northampton, 1975
Physical description
Kite, with some original packaging, made from printed polyethylene. The kite has a large image of the superhero Superman. With the kite sail are the struts required to make a rigid frame, made from transluscent blue polyethylene, a length of white cotton cord wound around a card reel, printed paper assembly instructions, and a clear polyethylene bag to contain it all.

Dimensions
  • Kite length: 51cm
  • Kite width: 40cm
Production typeMass produced
Object history
Part of the Edward Castle collection.

Production
Part of a range of 'Wembley Pocket Kites' which included Batman, Superman and Spider-Man.
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
B.235-2016

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Record createdNovember 7, 2016
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