Mechanical Dog
1975-1979 (manufactured)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
The movement in this toy dog is more complicated than many of the basic clockwork operated toys. The ears are loosely attached to the head and the body. Front legs in the air, the dog stands on a large platform shaped like feet, of gold coloured metal. When wound up, the dog hops along on the platform causing the ears to bob and the tail to wag. This was made in China for the local market rather than for export.
Object details
| Categories | |
| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Lithographed tinplate with clockwork mechanism |
| Brief description | Lithographed tinplate clockwork dog made in China in the 1970s |
| Physical description | The dog is lithographed tinplate and the mechanism is housed in the body with the key bar protruding from the left side. It is brown and yellow with red and white markings. Around the neck is represented a large red ribbon and bow and the tail is a coil of wire ending with a red fur fabric knob. The ears are loosely attached to the head. The body, with the front legs in the air, stands on a large platform shaped like feet, of gold coloured metal, lined underneath with cardboard. When wound up the dog hops along on the platform allowing the ears to bob and the tail to wag. |
| Dimensions |
|
| 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 movement in this toy dog is more complicated than many of the basic clockwork operated toys. The ears are loosely attached to the head and the body. Front legs in the air, the dog stands on a large platform shaped like feet, of gold coloured metal. When wound up, the dog hops along on the platform causing the ears to bob and the tail to wag. This was made in China for the local market rather than for export. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | B.140-1996 |
About this object record
Explore the Collections contains over a million catalogue records, and over half a million images. It is a working database that includes information compiled over the life of the museum. Some of our records may contain offensive and discriminatory language, or reflect outdated ideas, practice and analysis. We are committed to addressing these issues, and to review and update our records accordingly.
You can write to us to suggest improvements to the record.
Suggest feedback
You can write to us to suggest improvements to the record.
Suggest feedback
| Record created | April 18, 2000 |
| Record URL |
Download as: JSON
