Sharp Carousel II
Toy Microwave Oven
1988 (manufactured)
1988 (manufactured)
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Toy representing a microwave oven, with food accessories and original box. The toy is made from white plastic, it has a hinged door at the front with a clear plastic window. To the right of the door there are buttons and dials printed on a paper decal. This label also lists some basic instructions. With the oven are some items of plastic food: a pork pie, a chicken and a joint of beef together with three clear plastic dishes. With the toy is its original box.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Title | Sharp Carousel II (manufacturer's title) |
| Materials and techniques | Plastic, printed card and paper |
| Brief description | Child's microwave oven, including three plastic dishes with accompanying roast chicken, meat joint, and pie; Plastic, English, Casdon, 1988 Colour printed card box for toy microwave oven made in England by Casdon in 1988 |
| Physical description | Toy representing a microwave oven, with food accessories and original box. The toy is made from white plastic, it has a hinged door at the front with a clear plastic window. To the right of the door there are buttons and dials printed on a paper decal. This label also lists some basic instructions. With the oven are some items of plastic food: a pork pie, a chicken and a joint of beef together with three clear plastic dishes. With the toy is its original box. |
| Production type | Mass produced |
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| Object history | Purchased brand new from Harrods. |
| Production | This toy is a reproduction of the Sharp Carousel II microwave oven, which it replicates in every detail. |
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| Accession number | MISC.130-1988 |
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| Record created | July 1, 2009 |
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