Sportiboy
Rocking Horse
1930s (manufactured)
1930s (manufactured)
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Dapple-grey rocking horse, carved and painted wood, mounted on a swing-rocker. The horse's body is carved and covered with gesso, then painted. It is mounted on a turned wooden frame with metal swings. There are the remains of a bridle an saddle, indicated by strips of leather on the head, parts of the tack around the neck and chest, and yellow woven ribbon edging the saddle. The tail and mane have been restored.
Object details
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| Title | Sportiboy (manufacturer's title) |
| Materials and techniques | Carved, gessoed and painted wood; metal; leather; ribbon |
| Brief description | Dapple grey rocking horse on a swing rocker, made by Tri-ang (Line Bros Ltd), model 'Sportiboy' SP2, 1930s |
| Physical description | Dapple-grey rocking horse, carved and painted wood, mounted on a swing-rocker. The horse's body is carved and covered with gesso, then painted. It is mounted on a turned wooden frame with metal swings. There are the remains of a bridle an saddle, indicated by strips of leather on the head, parts of the tack around the neck and chest, and yellow woven ribbon edging the saddle. The tail and mane have been restored. |
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| Production type | Mass produced |
| Marks and inscriptions | LB Ltd SP2 (Marked on metal hinges) |
| Credit line | Given by H.W. Nightingale |
| Object history | Given to the Museum in 1974 by H.W. Nightingale [74/1753] |
| Historical context | Swing rockers such as this one were first patented in England in 1880 by the W. Macuga Company of Cincinnati, Ohio. |
| Production | Sportiboy horses were available in six sizes (0-6), ranging in height from 26 to 58 inches. This is an example of a size 3, which in 1939 would have sold for about £65. |
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| Accession number | MISC.29-1974 |
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| Record created | July 1, 2009 |
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