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The Draper's Shop

Educational Toy
ca. 1950s (manufactured)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

These cards were used to teach children about maths and money. The cards were used in conjunction with the sums on the sheets included. The items are valued with old British money (pounds, shillings and pence) which had been used since 1066. This system was changed in 1971 when decimalisation was brought in.

E. J. Arnold began manufacturing educational toys and learning aids in Leeds in 1863. The company later became known as NES Arnold.


Object details

Category
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 4 parts.

  • Envelopes
  • Educational Toys
  • Leaflets
  • Leaflets
TitleThe Draper's Shop (manufacturer's title)
Brief description
Educational toy, set of 12 educational cards, from a set entitled 'The Draper's Shop', housed in an illustrated envelope, two leaflets with sums on also included, E. J. Arnold & Son Ltd, Leeds, ca. 1950s.
Credit line
Given by Lieske Dowd
Summary
These cards were used to teach children about maths and money. The cards were used in conjunction with the sums on the sheets included. The items are valued with old British money (pounds, shillings and pence) which had been used since 1066. This system was changed in 1971 when decimalisation was brought in.

E. J. Arnold began manufacturing educational toys and learning aids in Leeds in 1863. The company later became known as NES Arnold.
Collection
Accession number
B.617:1 to 4-2010

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Record createdJune 17, 2011
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