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Soft Toy

ca. 1930 (made)
Artist/Maker

This Mickey Mouse toy was made by Deans Rag Book Co. Ltd in the 1930s, a few years after the character was first produced. He is made from black plush material and has a cream face with printed features. He is wearing a pair of red shorts with three purple buttons, and yellow shoes made from felt. Wire has been used internally to help him stand up by himself.

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Materials and techniques
Brief description
Mickey Mouse; Textile, English, Deans Rag Book Co. Ltd., c1930
Physical description
The Mickey Mouse toy is made of black plush material and has a cream coloured face with printed features. It has two black felt ears and two cream coloured felt hands. It is wearing a pair of red shorts with three purple buttons, two at the back and one at the front (one is missing). The legs are stuffed with wire so the toy stands up. It also has yellow felt shoes with leather soles.
Dimensions
  • Height: 15.3cm
The toy came in 8 different sizes
Production typeMass produced
Marks and inscriptions
REG N 750611 (printed around chin)
Credit line
Given by Mrs Hartnetty
Object history
Mickey Mouse was a cartoon character created by Walt Disney in 1928. It was given to the donor by an old woman that she used to visit with her Grandmother
Summary
This Mickey Mouse toy was made by Deans Rag Book Co. Ltd in the 1930s, a few years after the character was first produced. He is made from black plush material and has a cream face with printed features. He is wearing a pair of red shorts with three purple buttons, and yellow shoes made from felt. Wire has been used internally to help him stand up by himself.
Collection
Accession number
MISC.569-1986

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Record createdJuly 1, 2009
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