Spidy thumbnail 1
Spidy thumbnail 2
+1
images

Spidy

Soft Toy
1960-1961 (manufactured)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Soft toy representing a spider, made from beige mohair. Its abdomen is printed in black, magenta and blue. The eight legs are stiffened with wire. It has seven black glass eyes. The Steiff button is affixed to the third leg on the left side of the body.

Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleSpidy (manufacturer's title)
Materials and techniques
Printed mohair, metal wire, glass
Brief description
Soft toy, spider, 'Spidy', Steiff, 1960-61
Physical description
Soft toy representing a spider, made from beige mohair. Its abdomen is printed in black, magenta and blue. The eight legs are stiffened with wire. It has seven black glass eyes. The Steiff button is affixed to the third leg on the left side of the body.
Dimensions
  • Height: 11cm
  • Width: 22cm
  • Depth: 21cm
Production typeMass produced
Marks and inscriptions
2322,00 (EAN number)
Credit line
Bequeathed by Louise Anne Wheway
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
B.135-2017

About this object record

Explore the Collections contains over a million catalogue records, and over half a million images. It is a working database that includes information compiled over the life of the museum. Some of our records may contain offensive and discriminatory language, or reflect outdated ideas, practice and analysis. We are committed to addressing these issues, and to review and update our records accordingly.

You can write to us to suggest improvements to the record.

Suggest feedback

Record createdDecember 8, 2017
Record URL
Download as: JSON