Mickey Mouse
Soft Toy
1950-1959 (manufactured)
1950-1959 (manufactured)
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Stiff-limbed soft toy depicting Mickey Mouse, made predominantly from synthetic plush. Mickey is dressed in a pair of short red dungarees with prominent yellow false buttons, yellow shoes and magician's gloves, all made from felt. Around his neck is a red nylon bow. The face is separate and has been painted in black and red with Mickey's features. Affixed to the doll's chest is a printed paper label depicting Donald Duck and Thumper the rabbit.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | Mickey Mouse (manufacturer's title) |
| Materials and techniques | Synthetic plush, felt, painted cotton |
| Brief description | Soft toy, 'Mickey Mouse', Merrythought, 1950s |
| Physical description | Stiff-limbed soft toy depicting Mickey Mouse, made predominantly from synthetic plush. Mickey is dressed in a pair of short red dungarees with prominent yellow false buttons, yellow shoes and magician's gloves, all made from felt. Around his neck is a red nylon bow. The face is separate and has been painted in black and red with Mickey's features. Affixed to the doll's chest is a printed paper label depicting Donald Duck and Thumper the rabbit. |
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| Production type | Mass produced |
| Credit line | Bequeathed by Louise Anne Wheway |
| Production | Produced under Merrythought's 'Verylyte Hygienic Toys' trademark. |
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| Accession number | B.123-2017 |
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| Record created | December 8, 2017 |
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