Robby
Soft Toy
1954-1958 (manufactured)
1954-1958 (manufactured)
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Soft toy representing a seal in an upright position, standing on its front flippers, made from grey mohair printed with black detailing to represent spots, folds of blubber and the flippers. The toy is non-articulated. There are black nylon whiskers on the snout. THe nose is made from applied pink wood threads. The eyes are of black glass.
Object details
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Title | Robby (manufacturer's title) |
Materials and techniques | Mohair, wool, glass |
Brief description | Soft toy, seal, 'Robby', Steiff, 1954-58 |
Physical description | Soft toy representing a seal in an upright position, standing on its front flippers, made from grey mohair printed with black detailing to represent spots, folds of blubber and the flippers. The toy is non-articulated. There are black nylon whiskers on the snout. THe nose is made from applied pink wood threads. The eyes are of black glass. |
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Production type | Mass produced |
Credit line | Bequeathed by Louise Anne Wheway |
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Accession number | B.133-2017 |
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Record created | December 8, 2017 |
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