Mickey Mouse

Soft Toy
1950-1959 (manufactured)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Stiff-limbed soft toy depicting Mickey Mouse, made predominantly from synthetic plush. Mickey is dressed in a pair of short red dungarees with prominent yellow false buttons, yellow shoes and magician's gloves, all made from felt. Around his neck is a red nylon bow. The face is separate and has been painted in black and red with Mickey's features. Affixed to the doll's chest is a printed paper label depicting Donald Duck and Thumper the rabbit.

Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleMickey Mouse (manufacturer's title)
Materials and techniques
Synthetic plush, felt, painted cotton
Brief description
Soft toy, 'Mickey Mouse', Merrythought, 1950s
Physical description
Stiff-limbed soft toy depicting Mickey Mouse, made predominantly from synthetic plush. Mickey is dressed in a pair of short red dungarees with prominent yellow false buttons, yellow shoes and magician's gloves, all made from felt. Around his neck is a red nylon bow. The face is separate and has been painted in black and red with Mickey's features. Affixed to the doll's chest is a printed paper label depicting Donald Duck and Thumper the rabbit.
Dimensions
  • Height: 34cm
  • Width: 20cm
  • Depth: 8.5cm
Production typeMass produced
Credit line
Bequeathed by Louise Anne Wheway
Production
Produced under Merrythought's 'Verylyte Hygienic Toys' trademark.
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
B.123-2017

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Record createdDecember 8, 2017
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