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Acorn

Soft Toy
1950-1956 (manufactured)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Soft toy representing a small squirrel in a seated position, made from red-brown mohair and wool felt. The felt is printed to give detail to the head and feet. There are nylon whiskers either side of the nose. It is non-articulated and is firmly stuffed. The Steiff button is affixed to the left ear.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleAcorn (manufacturer's title)
Materials and techniques
Mohair, printed wool felt, glass
Brief description
Soft toy, squirrel, 'Acorn', Steiff, 1950-56
Physical description
Soft toy representing a small squirrel in a seated position, made from red-brown mohair and wool felt. The felt is printed to give detail to the head and feet. There are nylon whiskers either side of the nose. It is non-articulated and is firmly stuffed. The Steiff button is affixed to the left ear.
Dimensions
  • Height: 11cm (to top of tail)
  • Width: 4cm
  • Depth: 8cm
Production typeMass produced
Marks and inscriptions
4410 (EAN number)
Credit line
Bequeathed by Louise Anne Wheway
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
B.136-2017

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Record createdDecember 8, 2017
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