Dolls' House
1964 (manufactured)
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This open-sided dolls' house won an Observer Design Award in 1969. At the time, people had begun to design toys for nursery and school use which could be used by groups of children. This house was designed by Roger Limbrick for James Galt & Co. Ltd. and is really a big building kit, because all the pieces have to be fitted together before the house can be used. It can therefore be packed and put away easily. This design continued to be popular as it allowed for flexibility in play.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Parts | This object consists of 158 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Painted plywood |
| Brief description | Open sided assembly kit dolls' house made by James Galt & Co Ltd; wood, plastic and textiles; 1964 |
| Physical description | Open-sided dolls' house in construction kit form designed by Roger Limbrick for James Galt & Co. Ltd. It consists of interlocking sections which can be quickly and easily assembled. The open sides make it possible for several children to play at one time. There are nine pieces in all which include ground and first floors, a hinged roof, four wall sections, and two staircases. |
| Production type | Mass produced |
| Credit line | Given by James Galt & Co. Ltd. |
| Production | Reason for Production: Retail |
| Summary | This open-sided dolls' house won an Observer Design Award in 1969. At the time, people had begun to design toys for nursery and school use which could be used by groups of children. This house was designed by Roger Limbrick for James Galt & Co. Ltd. and is really a big building kit, because all the pieces have to be fitted together before the house can be used. It can therefore be packed and put away easily. This design continued to be popular as it allowed for flexibility in play. |
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| Accession number | MISC.115:1 to 107-1964 |
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| Record created | July 1, 2009 |
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