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Pummy

Soft Toy
1960-1969 (manufactured)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Soft toy representing a rabbit in a seated position, made from grey and brown mohair. The neck is articulated and may be swivelled. The limbs are firm to aid standing, as are the ears. It has brown glass eyes. There are nylon whiskers either side of the nose. The Steiff button is affixed to the left ear.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitlePummy (manufacturer's title)
Materials and techniques
Mohair, glass, nylon
Brief description
Soft toy, rabbit, 'Pummy', Steiff, 1960s
Physical description
Soft toy representing a rabbit in a seated position, made from grey and brown mohair. The neck is articulated and may be swivelled. The limbs are firm to aid standing, as are the ears. It has brown glass eyes. There are nylon whiskers either side of the nose. The Steiff button is affixed to the left ear.
Dimensions
  • Height: 26cm (including ears)
  • Width: 10cm
  • Depth: 23cm
Production typeMass produced
Marks and inscriptions
2325,05 (EAN number)
Credit line
Bequeathed by Louise Anne Wheway
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
B.129-2017

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Record createdDecember 8, 2017
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