Clockwork Toy
1975-1979 (manufactured)
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The zebra is lithographed tinplate and the mechanism is housed in the body with the key bar protruding underneath. It has grey and cream stripes with black, red and brown markings. The ears are brown plastic and the tail black nylon hair. When wound up the zebra hops along on its legs which are connected to the mechanism.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Lithographed tinplated mild steel, plastic, clockwork mechanism |
| Brief description | Lithographed tinplate clockwork zebra made in China in the 1970s |
| Physical description | The zebra is lithographed tinplate and the mechanism is housed in the body with the key bar protruding underneath. It has grey and cream stripes with black, red and brown markings. The ears are brown plastic and the tail black nylon hair. When wound up the zebra hops along on its legs which are connected to the mechanism. |
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| Production type | Mass produced |
| Marks and inscriptions | 'MADE IN CHINA MS 505' (Printed on the toy with additional Chinese characters) |
| 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 |
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| Accession number | B.139-1996 |
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| Record created | April 18, 2000 |
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