Not currently on display at the V&A

Soft Toy

1953-1958 (manufactured)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Soft toy representing a rooster, made from yellow mohair, printed black and red to represent the bird's plumage. The comb and wattle are made from red wool felt, the beak from pink wool felt. The tail plumage is dark green felt. The wire legs are covered by pink felt. The Steiff button is affixed to the tail plumage.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Printed mohair, wool felt, glass
Brief description
Soft toy, rooster, Steiff, 1953-58
Physical description
Soft toy representing a rooster, made from yellow mohair, printed black and red to represent the bird's plumage. The comb and wattle are made from red wool felt, the beak from pink wool felt. The tail plumage is dark green felt. The wire legs are covered by pink felt. The Steiff button is affixed to the tail plumage.
Dimensions
  • Height: 20cm
  • Width: 6cm
  • Depth: 13cm
Production typeMass produced
Marks and inscriptions
1317 (EAN number)
Credit line
Bequeathed by Louise Anne Wheway
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
B.132-2017

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Record createdDecember 8, 2017
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