Soft Toy
ca. 1930 (made)
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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.
Object details
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| 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. |
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| Production type | Mass 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. |
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| Accession number | MISC.569-1986 |
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| Record created | July 1, 2009 |
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