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Baby Toy

©1992 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

1. teddy suction toy; moulded plastic parts set into a white rubber suction stand which can be used on any flat surface. It consists of an oval hoop on a dark blue stand which fits into the rubber stand. Within the hoop; suspended by the ends of its arms; is a teddy bear figure moulded in white and red plastic to appear to be wearing dungarees. Eyes, nose and mouth are black. The bear when spun will softly rattle. Trademark
is moulded onto the suction cup.
2. box; original; card printed in colours to show photographs of the toy and a child playing with it together with details and trademarks and the information that it is designed for babies aged 3 months and up.
3. leaflet; printed in colours to show a range of toys by the same makers


Object details

Object type
Parts
This object consists of 3 parts.

  • Suction Toy
  • Box for Suction Toy
  • Leaflet With Suction Toy
Materials and techniques
Moulded plastic and rubber in original card box
Brief description
Teddy Suction Toy; Dutch; 1992
Physical description
1. teddy suction toy; moulded plastic parts set into a white rubber suction stand which can be used on any flat surface. It consists of an oval hoop on a dark blue stand which fits into the rubber stand. Within the hoop; suspended by the ends of its arms; is a teddy bear figure moulded in white and red plastic to appear to be wearing dungarees. Eyes, nose and mouth are black. The bear when spun will softly rattle. Trademark
is moulded onto the suction cup.
2. box; original; card printed in colours to show photographs of the toy and a child playing with it together with details and trademarks and the information that it is designed for babies aged 3 months and up.
3. leaflet; printed in colours to show a range of toys by the same makers
DimensionsHeight: box 18.5cm Width 2: 9cm Depth: 8cm
Marks and inscriptions
box with a circle and triangle above to form the shape of a figure; trademark ambi toys
Object history
References: numbered E892; price £4.25.

Bought by the donor as good examples of the designer's work; there are other examples of his work in the collection. Good examples of toys designed for children aged under six months.
Collection
Accession number
B.132:1 to 3-1993

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Record createdApril 17, 2000
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