Bagatelle
1970-1982 (manufactured)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
Circular bagatelle game consisting of a purple polystyrene back and clear polystyrene top, enclosing three small steel balls and a printed card scene with three circular holes. The scene shows a cartoon elephant sat on a low chair on a tiled floor, smoking a pipe and watching television. On the television is an image of a dog dressed in clothing, apparently also holding a pipe.
Object details
| Categories | |
| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Injection-moulded polystyrene; printed card; steel |
| Brief description | Bagatelle, elephant watching TV; card and plastic, Hong Kong, 1970-1982 |
| Physical description | Circular bagatelle game consisting of a purple polystyrene back and clear polystyrene top, enclosing three small steel balls and a printed card scene with three circular holes. The scene shows a cartoon elephant sat on a low chair on a tiled floor, smoking a pipe and watching television. On the television is an image of a dog dressed in clothing, apparently also holding a pipe. |
| Dimensions |
|
| Production type | Mass produced |
| Marks and inscriptions | 'HONG KONG' |
| Object history | Part of the Edward Castle collection. |
| Subjects depicted | |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | B.266-2016 |
About this object record
Explore the Collections contains over a million catalogue records, and over half a million images. It is a working database that includes information compiled over the life of the museum. Some of our records may contain offensive and discriminatory language, or reflect outdated ideas, practice and analysis. We are committed to addressing these issues, and to review and update our records accordingly.
You can write to us to suggest improvements to the record.
Suggest feedback
You can write to us to suggest improvements to the record.
Suggest feedback
| Record created | November 8, 2016 |
| Record URL |
Download as: JSON
