Not on display

Soft Toy

1950-1958 (manufactured)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Soft toy representing a rabbit in a seated position, made from grey-brown mohair, with printed black detailing on the ear tips and around the eyes. Around the neck is a pink nylon bow with an attached brass bell. The eyes are of brown glass. Either side of the mouth are black nylon whiskers. The mouth and nose are made using applied red woollen thread. The Steiff button is affixed in its left ear.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Mohair, glass, nylon
Brief description
Soft toy, rabbit (sitting, with ribbon and bell), Steiff, 1950-58
Physical description
Soft toy representing a rabbit in a seated position, made from grey-brown mohair, with printed black detailing on the ear tips and around the eyes. Around the neck is a pink nylon bow with an attached brass bell. The eyes are of brown glass. Either side of the mouth are black nylon whiskers. The mouth and nose are made using applied red woollen thread. The Steiff button is affixed in its left ear.
Dimensions
  • Height: 20cm (including ears)
  • Width: 10cm
  • Depth: 17cm
Production typeMass produced
Marks and inscriptions
3318 (EAN number)
Credit line
Bequeathed by Louise Anne Wheway
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
B.130-2017

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Record createdDecember 8, 2017
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