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Rocking Horse

1977 (manufactured)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Hand-built rocking horse, the body is made from moulded fibreglass. The hind legs of this horse are controlled and supported by very strong coil springs fitted to a steel crossbar which has an adjustable plate. The frameon which the horse is mounted is in natural hard wood. The mane and tail are horese hair. The reins, bridle and saddle are of leather with adjustable stirrups.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Fibreglass, wood, metal, leather and horsehair
Brief description
Fibreglass rocking horse made in Guernsey by Ragamuffin Toys Ltd in 1977
Physical description
Hand-built rocking horse, the body is made from moulded fibreglass. The hind legs of this horse are controlled and supported by very strong coil springs fitted to a steel crossbar which has an adjustable plate. The frameon which the horse is mounted is in natural hard wood. The mane and tail are horese hair. The reins, bridle and saddle are of leather with adjustable stirrups.
Dimensions
  • Overall height: 135cm
  • To saddle height: 87cm
  • Length: 170cm
  • Width: 49cm
Object history
Purchased in 1977 direct from the manufacturer [77/600]
Production
First available in June 1976.
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
MISC.21-1977

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Record createdFebruary 25, 2004
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