Not currently on display at the V&A

Jumping Jack

1930-1939 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Wooden Jumping Jack with round yellow body with three red circles, a blue conical hat, green arms and legs with a red circle on each, red cheeks and mouth painted on. White collar resembles that of a clown. The red dots are stuck on. A piece of string which is not original operates the toy when pulled.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Wood, painted
Brief description
Jumping Jack made in the 1930s
Physical description
Wooden Jumping Jack with round yellow body with three red circles, a blue conical hat, green arms and legs with a red circle on each, red cheeks and mouth painted on. White collar resembles that of a clown. The red dots are stuck on. A piece of string which is not original operates the toy when pulled.
Dimensions
  • Length: 15.9cm
  • Maximum width: 11.5cm
Production typeMass produced
Credit line
Given by Mrs P. Massey-Stewart, England 1930 [83/2258]
Collection
Accession number
MISC.259-1984

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Record createdFebruary 13, 2004
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