Flower Fairy
Doll
1983 to 1989 (manufactured)
1983 to 1989 (manufactured)
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Flower Fairies were first produced by Hornby Hobbies Limited in 1983. They were inspired by the illustrations by Cicely Mary Barker. The first dolls released were called Almond Blossom, Christmas Tree, Guelder Rose, Heliotrop, Narcissus, Pink and sweet Pea these were all female, and were dressed in flower inspired dresses with butterfly type wings and were 7 inches tall. More were released in 1985 including male dolls called Pixies. There were also play sets and soft animal friend’s available. In the USA they were produced by Tonka. They ceased production by the end of the 1980s due to waning popularity.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts. (Some alternative part names are also shown below)
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| Title | Flower Fairy (manufacturer's title) |
| Materials and techniques | |
| Brief description | Flower fairy made by Hornby Ltd |
| Physical description | Plastic doll, with jointed arms and legs and at the knee. The hair is synethic and rooted. The maker mark appears at the back of the neck. There is a hole between the shoulder blades to insert the wings. The wings are shaped like a butterfly and are made of a syntheic material, with a glue like material to support them. The outfit includes dress, knickers and wings. |
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| Production type | Limited edition |
| Marks and inscriptions | Hornby
© 1983 |
| Credit line | Given by Emma Bruce |
| Summary | Flower Fairies were first produced by Hornby Hobbies Limited in 1983. They were inspired by the illustrations by Cicely Mary Barker. The first dolls released were called Almond Blossom, Christmas Tree, Guelder Rose, Heliotrop, Narcissus, Pink and sweet Pea these were all female, and were dressed in flower inspired dresses with butterfly type wings and were 7 inches tall. More were released in 1985 including male dolls called Pixies. There were also play sets and soft animal friend’s available. In the USA they were produced by Tonka. They ceased production by the end of the 1980s due to waning popularity. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | B.32:1,2-2011 |
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| Record created | July 24, 2012 |
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