The Sweet Shop
Educational Toy
ca. 1950s (manufactured)
ca. 1950s (manufactured)
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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.
E. J. Arnold began manufacturing educational toys and learning aids in Leeds in 1863. The company later became known as NES Arnold.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 5 parts.
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| Title | The Sweet Shop (manufacturer's title) |
| Brief description | Educational toy, set of 50 educational cards from a set entitled 'The Sweet Shop', housed in a box with an illustrated lid, 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. |
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| Accession number | B.621:1 to 5-2010 |
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| Record created | June 23, 2011 |
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