Clockwork Toy
1975-1979 (manufactured)
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The body of the rabbit is lithographed tin plate and has an internal clockwork mechanism. The ears are white plastic and the legs are painted metal. The rabbit's dark pink eyes are loosely attached inside the head so that when the toy is wound and the rabbit hops, the eyes wobble. It was made in China probably for the local market rather than for export.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Lithographed tinplate with clockwork mechanism |
| Brief description | Lithographed tinplate clockwork rabbit made in China in the late 1970s |
| Physical description | The body of the rabbit is lithographed tinplate. The clockwork mechanism is housed inside and the key bar protrudes underneath. The rabbit is white with dark pink, black, yellow and green markings. The ears are white plastic and the legs, metal painted white. The eyes are dark pink and loosely attached inside the head so that when the rabbit moves the eyes also move. When wound up the toy will hop on its legs. |
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| Production type | Mass produced |
| Credit line | Given by Clio Whittaker |
| Object history | References: This collection of toys was acquired by the donor while attending Peking University in 1978 and 1979. The majority of the toys were made in China for its own market. See additional notes, B. 106-1996 |
| Summary | The body of the rabbit is lithographed tin plate and has an internal clockwork mechanism. The ears are white plastic and the legs are painted metal. The rabbit's dark pink eyes are loosely attached inside the head so that when the toy is wound and the rabbit hops, the eyes wobble. It was made in China probably for the local market rather than for export. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | B.117-1996 |
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| Record created | April 18, 2000 |
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