Spacehopper
Spacehopper
1970s (made)
1970s (made)
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This is a large orange gymnastic ball known as the hopper. It has two handles, which resemble horns, at the top of the ball, and a kangaroo's face on the hopper. It had to be inflated with a bicycle pump.
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Title | Spacehopper (popular title) |
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Brief description | 'Spacehopper', orange vinyl ball with handles made in Great Britain between 1970 and 1979 |
Physical description | This is a large orange gymnastic ball known as the hopper. It has two handles, which resemble horns, at the top of the ball, and a kangaroo's face on the hopper. It had to be inflated with a bicycle pump. |
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Production type | Mass produced |
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Credit line | Given by Sandie Cox |
Production | Reason For Production: Retail |
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Accession number | B.18-2001 |
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Record created | December 13, 2001 |
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