Mangle

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This toy mangle made of cast iron consists of a green base frame attached to an upper part, also green, which holds two rollers. The two parts are attached by rivets which allows for the top part to be moved. The two rollers are operated by a black painted hand wheel. The rollers are connected to each other and the wheel by metal springs and screws. The base and top are decorated with a raised leaf design and there is a wooden shelf on one side of the upper part. A large letter R has been moulded into one side of the base and the words BRITISH MADE appear on both sides.

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Object type	Mangle
Title	Mangle (generic title)
Materials and techniques	Cast Iron Cast Iron Wood Metal
Brief description	Toy mangle of wood and metal made in England
Physical description	This toy mangle made of cast iron consists of a green base frame attached to an upper part, also green, which holds two rollers. The two parts are attached by rivets which allows for the top part to be moved. The two rollers are operated by a black painted hand wheel. The rollers are connected to each other and the wheel by metal springs and screws. The base and top are decorated with a raised leaf design and there is a wooden shelf on one side of the upper part. A large letter R has been moulded into one side of the base and the words BRITISH MADE appear on both sides.
Dimensions	Length: 16.1cm Height: 22.5cm Width: 11.2cm
Production type	Mass produced
Marks and inscriptions	The words BRITISH MADE appear on both sides of the base. A large R has been moulded into one side of the base. (Maker's identification; English)
Credit line	Given by Mrs Winifred Tier
Object history	Belonged to the donor as a child
Production	Purchased by donor's father
Collection	Young V&A Collection
Accession number	B.212-1999

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Record created	March 17, 2000
Record URL	https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O34064/mangle-mangle/

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