Soft Toy
1960-1969 (manufactured)
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Soft toy representing an adult male lion in a lying-down position, made from mohair. There is a small metal heart affixed to the toy's chest, with red enamel on one side and an inscription in German on the other.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Mohair, cotton, metal |
| Brief description | Soft toy, lion, made by Berg, Austria, 1960s |
| Physical description | Soft toy representing an adult male lion in a lying-down position, made from mohair. There is a small metal heart affixed to the toy's chest, with red enamel on one side and an inscription in German on the other. |
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| Production type | Mass produced |
| Marks and inscriptions | Tiere mit Herz / HANDMADE IN AUSTRIA / K5017 (Printed label affixed to left back leg.) |
| Credit line | Bequeathed by Louise Anne Wheway |
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| Accession number | B.118-2017 |
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| Record created | December 8, 2017 |
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