manipulative toy and rattle.
Twin Rattle
© 1980; 1993 (made)
© 1980; 1993 (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
1. twin rattle; moulded yellow plastic; two discs each with teeth and held together with a band of matching plastic fitting from the centre of one to the centre of the other. The teeth appear to act as cogs as the discs move around each other on the internal band. Each has a black 'smiling' face decorating it and as they turn they gently rattle. Classified as a manipulative toy. Paper label attached to the back of one disc.
2. box; original; card printed in colours to show photographs of the toy and a child playing with it together with details and trademarks and the information that it is designed for babies aged 6 months and up.
3. leaflet; printed in colours to show a range of toys by the same makers
2. box; original; card printed in colours to show photographs of the toy and a child playing with it together with details and trademarks and the information that it is designed for babies aged 6 months and up.
3. leaflet; printed in colours to show a range of toys by the same makers
Object details
| Object type | |
| Parts | This object consists of 3 parts.
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| Title | manipulative toy and rattle. (manufacturer's title) |
| Materials and techniques | Moulded plastic; in original card box |
| Brief description | Twin Rattle; Dutch; 1993 |
| Physical description | 1. twin rattle; moulded yellow plastic; two discs each with teeth and held together with a band of matching plastic fitting from the centre of one to the centre of the other. The teeth appear to act as cogs as the discs move around each other on the internal band. Each has a black 'smiling' face decorating it and as they turn they gently rattle. Classified as a manipulative toy. Paper label attached to the back of one disc. 2. box; original; card printed in colours to show photographs of the toy and a child playing with it together with details and trademarks and the information that it is designed for babies aged 6 months and up. 3. leaflet; printed in colours to show a range of toys by the same makers |
| Dimensions | Height: box 17cm Width 2: 9cm Depth: 3cm |
| Marks and inscriptions | box with a circle and triangle above to form the shape of a figure; trademark ambi toys |
| Object history | References: numbered E140; price £3.50. Bought by the donor as good examples of the designer's work; there are other examples of his work in the collection. Good examples of toys designed for children aged under six months. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | B.133:1-1993 |
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| Record created | April 17, 2000 |
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