Figure
1970-1979 (manufactured)
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Standing figure of an astronaut, made from blue injection-moulded polyethylene. The figure holds a sextant in its right hand and a coiled length of rope in its left. The right foot is raised as though it is taking a step.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Injection-moulded polyethylene (probably) |
| Brief description | Figure, spaceman, with sextant and rope; Blue plastic, Hong Kong, 1970-1979 |
| Physical description | Standing figure of an astronaut, made from blue injection-moulded polyethylene. The figure holds a sextant in its right hand and a coiled length of rope in its left. The right foot is raised as though it is taking a step. |
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| Production type | Mass produced |
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| Object history | Part of the Edward Castle collection. |
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| Accession number | B.51-2016 |
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| Record created | October 28, 2016 |
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