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.
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 |
| 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. |
| Production type | Mass produced |
| Gallery label | All work and all play
Playing with a cooker and washing machine might seem like we’ve been tricked into doing chores, but it can feel good to take charge of our spaces.
It’s not all about responsibility though – sometimes it’s just fun to pretend to be a grown-up.
[Young V&A, Imagine Gallery group object label](2023) |
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| Accession number | MISC.130-1988 |
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| Record created | July 1, 2009 |
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