Not on display

Soft Toy

1955-1958 (manufactured)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Soft toy representing a koala in a seated position, made from grey mohair with a grey felt nose. The arms, legs and neck are all articulated and can be swivelled. It has a smiling countenance and brown glass eyes. The Steiff button is affixed to its left ear.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Mohair, felt, glass
Brief description
Soft toy, koala, Steiff, 1955-58
Physical description
Soft toy representing a koala in a seated position, made from grey mohair with a grey felt nose. The arms, legs and neck are all articulated and can be swivelled. It has a smiling countenance and brown glass eyes. The Steiff button is affixed to its left ear.
Dimensions
  • Height: 18cm (seated)
  • Width: 15cm
  • Depth: 14cm
Production typeMass produced
Marks and inscriptions
5322 (EAN number)
Credit line
Bequeathed by Louise Anne Wheway
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
B.114-2017

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Record createdDecember 8, 2017
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