Soft Toy

1954-1958 (manufactured)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Soft toy representing a standing roebuck, made from red-brown mohair. The antlers are of steel wire covered wiht pinkish wool felt. There is printed shading to represent hooves and facial details, and to darken the backs of the ears. The legs are stiff and inflexible. The eyes are of black glass.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Mohair, printed; wool felt; glass
Brief description
Soft toy, roebuck, Steiff, 1954-58
Physical description
Soft toy representing a standing roebuck, made from red-brown mohair. The antlers are of steel wire covered wiht pinkish wool felt. There is printed shading to represent hooves and facial details, and to darken the backs of the ears. The legs are stiff and inflexible. The eyes are of black glass.
Dimensions
  • Height: 32cm
  • Width: 9cm
  • Depth: 29cm
Production typeMass produced
Marks and inscriptions
1335,0 (EAN number)
Credit line
Bequeathed by Louise Anne Wheway
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
B.102-2017

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Record createdDecember 8, 2017
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