Toy Helicopter

1960-1969 (manufactured)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Tinplate helicopter toy, printed in red, white and blue. The crew are depicted inside the cockpit. There is a crest on the upper-side of the tail. The rotor is of yellow plastic and it has black plastic wheels. When the toy is pushed along, the rotor spins.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Tin-plated mild steel, pressed and printed, injection-moulded plastic
Brief description
Helicopter, with 'Daily Sports' written on the side, red,blue and white, tin, Japanese, 1960-1969
Physical description
Tinplate helicopter toy, printed in red, white and blue. The crew are depicted inside the cockpit. There is a crest on the upper-side of the tail. The rotor is of yellow plastic and it has black plastic wheels. When the toy is pushed along, the rotor spins.
Dimensions
  • Height: 60mm
  • Width: 90mm
  • Depth: 130mm
Production typeMass produced
Marks and inscriptions
  • 'DAILY SPORTS' (Printed in red on side of toy )
  • 'N2507' (Printed in black on side of toy)
  • 'ND / MADE IN JAPAN' (Printed on tail of toy)
Credit line
Given by Mrs. J. Woledge
Object history
Given by Mrs. J. Woledge [88/1459]. On entry to the museum its condition was noted as 'slightly rusty and dented, but still in working order.'
Production
There were several variations to this design, including Army, Police and British Airways themes.
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
MISC.29-1991

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Record createdJuly 1, 2009
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