Cessna N512
Mechanical Toy
1975-1979 (manufactured)
1975-1979 (manufactured)
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The body of this toy plane is lithographed tin plate with a friction drive mechanism housed between the two wheels. When pushed, the mechanism is engaged and the plane moves along on the wheels. There is a balancing wheel at the rear of the toy. When the plane is in motion the propellers spin naturally as air passes through them. This toy was made in China for the local market rather than for export.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | Cessna N512 (manufacturer's title) |
| Materials and techniques | Lithographed tinplate, plastic, friction drive mechanism |
| Brief description | Mechanical toy aeroplane, lithographed tinplate with friction drive, made in China in the 1970s |
| Physical description | The plane is lithographed tinplate and the mechanism is housed under the body between two wheels. It is red and silver with black, pink, blue, yellow and white details to show pilots and passengers. The two propellers are white plastic. When working the plane moves along two wheels set under the centre area and connected to the mechanism. There is a balancing wheel at the rear end. As the plane moves along the propellers spin. This is a natural spin caused by its passage through the air, not by the mechanism |
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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 |
| Subject depicted | |
| Summary | The body of this toy plane is lithographed tin plate with a friction drive mechanism housed between the two wheels. When pushed, the mechanism is engaged and the plane moves along on the wheels. There is a balancing wheel at the rear of the toy. When the plane is in motion the propellers spin naturally as air passes through them. This toy was made in China for the local market rather than for export. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | B.150-1996 |
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| Record created | April 18, 2000 |
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