Not currently on display at the V&A

Soft Toy

1950-1958 (manufactured)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Soft toy representing an elephant, made from grey mohair. The toy's ears are made from grey wool felt, and it wears a collar of red wool felt. The eyes are of plastic, as are the tusks. The tail is of string. The Steiff button is affixed to the left ear.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Mohair, wool felt, plastic
Brief description
Soft toy, elephant, Steiff, 1950-58
Physical description
Soft toy representing an elephant, made from grey mohair. The toy's ears are made from grey wool felt, and it wears a collar of red wool felt. The eyes are of plastic, as are the tusks. The tail is of string. The Steiff button is affixed to the left ear.
Production typeMass produced
Marks and inscriptions
6310,0 (EAN number)
Credit line
Bequeathed by Louise Anne Wheway
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
B.105-2017

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Record createdDecember 8, 2017
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