The Builder
Construction Toy
ca. 1960 (manufactured)
ca. 1960 (manufactured)
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Construction toy and box.
Cardboard box, printed in colours to show the title, maker and a picture of two children playing with the toy. Inside are 18 pieces of coloured card, with slots to fit them together. These rest on a grey card stand.
Cardboard box, printed in colours to show the title, maker and a picture of two children playing with the toy. Inside are 18 pieces of coloured card, with slots to fit them together. These rest on a grey card stand.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 21 parts.
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| Title | The Builder (manufacturer's title) |
| Materials and techniques | Die-cut printed card |
| Brief description | Construction toy, The Builder, card, USA, Arnold Arnold, ca. 1960 |
| Physical description | Construction toy and box. Cardboard box, printed in colours to show the title, maker and a picture of two children playing with the toy. Inside are 18 pieces of coloured card, with slots to fit them together. These rest on a grey card stand. |
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| Production type | Mass produced |
| Marks and inscriptions | 'As shown in the Museum of Modern Art, New York.' (Printed on the box lid) |
| Credit line | Given by Arnold Arnold, Esq. |
| Object history | Gifted in 1981 [81/496] by Arnold Arnold. |
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| Accession number | MISC.193-1981 |
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| Record created | July 1, 2009 |
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