Game
1946-1984 (made)
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British toymaker Susan Wynter (1923- 2013) started making objects from wood when she was eight years old. Growing up, she lived in London near a billiard table maker where she would use the wooden off-cuts and leftover green baize to create her own objects. As Susan grew older and had children, she began to design toys for the nursery, focusing on both function and education. Through this new approach to toymaking, Susan Wynter began to gain international fame, exhibiting at the London Design Centre, the Venice Biennale, and in various trade fairs in British Pavillions.
Her business, the Toy Trumpet, began as a small toy shop in St. Ives where Susan started designing and making high quality wooden toys. Through her toys Susan was keen to promote exploration through and also designed toys for children with special needs. These toys were then sold to stores like Harrods and Fortnum and Mason. In the late 1960s Susan moved the business to Essex and settled in Brightlingsea where she employed local people. The company grew exponentially, providing toys for major companies like James Galt and the Educational Supply Association.
Like many of Susan Wynter's toys, this wooden tic tac toe board is an updated and unique version of a classical game. The simplistic version of this game allows for a portable and more tangible way of playing the game.
Her business, the Toy Trumpet, began as a small toy shop in St. Ives where Susan started designing and making high quality wooden toys. Through her toys Susan was keen to promote exploration through and also designed toys for children with special needs. These toys were then sold to stores like Harrods and Fortnum and Mason. In the late 1960s Susan moved the business to Essex and settled in Brightlingsea where she employed local people. The company grew exponentially, providing toys for major companies like James Galt and the Educational Supply Association.
Like many of Susan Wynter's toys, this wooden tic tac toe board is an updated and unique version of a classical game. The simplistic version of this game allows for a portable and more tangible way of playing the game.
Object details
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Parts | This object consists of 12 parts.
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Brief description | Tic tac toe game, wood, made by Susan Wynter, England, 1946-1984 |
Physical description | Wooden tick tac toe consisting of 12 pieces: 4 radials made of rectangular slabs with two grooves on one of their sides to fit them together; 4 wooden crosses; and 4 red circles. The wood hasn’t been polished or varnished and some parts have a rough finish. One of the circles has a triangular black and white sticker reading: “ selected for the DESIGN CENTRE LONDON” |
Credit line | Given by Susan Murray |
Summary | British toymaker Susan Wynter (1923- 2013) started making objects from wood when she was eight years old. Growing up, she lived in London near a billiard table maker where she would use the wooden off-cuts and leftover green baize to create her own objects. As Susan grew older and had children, she began to design toys for the nursery, focusing on both function and education. Through this new approach to toymaking, Susan Wynter began to gain international fame, exhibiting at the London Design Centre, the Venice Biennale, and in various trade fairs in British Pavillions. Her business, the Toy Trumpet, began as a small toy shop in St. Ives where Susan started designing and making high quality wooden toys. Through her toys Susan was keen to promote exploration through and also designed toys for children with special needs. These toys were then sold to stores like Harrods and Fortnum and Mason. In the late 1960s Susan moved the business to Essex and settled in Brightlingsea where she employed local people. The company grew exponentially, providing toys for major companies like James Galt and the Educational Supply Association. Like many of Susan Wynter's toys, this wooden tic tac toe board is an updated and unique version of a classical game. The simplistic version of this game allows for a portable and more tangible way of playing the game. |
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Accession number | B.86:1 to 12-2014 |
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Record created | July 19, 2014 |
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