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Dormy

Soft Toy
1968-1974 (manufactured)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Soft toy, apparently representing a dormouse but in fact resembling a different mammal, made from brown and white mohair. The toy is set to lay in a curled-up position. The eyes are of brown glass. The Steiff button is affixed to its left ear.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleDormy (manufacturer's title)
Materials and techniques
Mohair, glass
Brief description
Soft toy, dormouse, 'Dormy', Steiff, 1968-74
Physical description
Soft toy, apparently representing a dormouse but in fact resembling a different mammal, made from brown and white mohair. The toy is set to lay in a curled-up position. The eyes are of brown glass. The Steiff button is affixed to its left ear.
Dimensions
  • Length: 20cm
Production typeMass produced
Marks and inscriptions
2220/20 (EAN number)
Credit line
Bequeathed by Louise Anne Wheway
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
B.104-2017

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Record createdDecember 8, 2017
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