Robot
1970-1979 (manufactured)
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Clockwork swimming toy representing a standing robot, made from injection-moulded red and teal polystyrene. The integral key is located on the back. The robot is propelled through water using rotors located on either shoulder. There are no points of articulation. Its face is decorated with printed paper stickers.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Injection-moulded polystyrene |
| Brief description | Robot, floating/swimming; red/teal polystyrene, Hong Kong, 1970-1979 |
| Physical description | Clockwork swimming toy representing a standing robot, made from injection-moulded red and teal polystyrene. The integral key is located on the back. The robot is propelled through water using rotors located on either shoulder. There are no points of articulation. Its face is decorated with printed paper stickers. |
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| Production type | Mass produced |
| Object history | Part of the Edward Castle collection. |
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| Accession number | B.178-2016 |
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| Record created | November 4, 2016 |
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