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On display at Young V&A
Play Gallery, Sound it Out, case 8

Leo

Soft Toy
1960-1969 (manufactured)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Soft toy representing a lion in a lying-down position, made from light brown mohair. There is printed detail on the face and paw pads. The nose is of applied pink woollen threads. The eyes are of orange glass.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleLeo (manufacturer's title)
Materials and techniques
Printed mohair, glass
Brief description
Soft toy, lion, 'Leo', Steiff, 1960s
Physical description
Soft toy representing a lion in a lying-down position, made from light brown mohair. There is printed detail on the face and paw pads. The nose is of applied pink woollen threads. The eyes are of orange glass.
Dimensions
  • Height: 160mm
  • Width: 320mm
  • Depth: 200mm
  • Weight: 0.29kg (nifill)
Production typeMass produced
Marks and inscriptions
2322,00 (EAN number)
Credit line
Bequeathed by Louise Anne Wheway
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
B.116-2017

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Record createdDecember 8, 2017
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