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This object consists of 3 parts, some of which may be located elsewhere.

Chick in Egg

Easter Decoration
1980-1989 (manufactured)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Easter decoration. Egg-shaped hanging ornament of cotton, printed to show a field scene with flowers, trees and rabbits, backed with plain white and with a white cord hanging loop at the top. Two thirds of the way from the bottom is an opening. A chicken, stuffed cotton printed in colours, mainly yellow and orange. Clear cellophane packaging with a printed label adhered to one side.

Object details

Category
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 3 parts.

  • Decoration
  • Decoration
  • Packaging
TitleChick in Egg (manufacturer's title)
Materials and techniques
Printed cotton, printed paper, cellophane
Brief description
Easter decoration, Chick In Egg, Anne Wilkinson Designs, 1980s
Physical description
Easter decoration. Egg-shaped hanging ornament of cotton, printed to show a field scene with flowers, trees and rabbits, backed with plain white and with a white cord hanging loop at the top. Two thirds of the way from the bottom is an opening. A chicken, stuffed cotton printed in colours, mainly yellow and orange. Clear cellophane packaging with a printed label adhered to one side.
Dimensions
  • Height: 170mm
  • Width: 72mm
  • Depth: 25mm
Production typeMass produced
Marks and inscriptions
'REMOVABLE CHICK IN EGG / Made in England by / ANNE WILKINSON DESIGNS'
Object history
Purchased from Iris N. Hills along with several other items (see Misc.904 to 940-1991) [91/1381]
Subjects depicted
Association
Collection
Accession number
MISC.909-1991

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Record createdJuly 1, 2009
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