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SUNNY JIM (CLOTH DOLL) title on sheet

Cut Out Sheet
1920s (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

A square cotton sheet printed in colours to show two images of the character SUNNY JIM to be cut out, sewn together and stuffed. It was the character associated with Force Wheatflakes. On the sheet are printed directions and details about the cereal together with the address of the Consignees. A C Fincken & Co, 2-3 Charterhouse Square, London EC/Sole Consignees for/United Kingdom and Colonies, excepting Canada. Force Wheatflakes are still available from the same company, as are the dolls which are usually found in made-up form.

Object details

Object type
TitleSUNNY JIM (CLOTH DOLL) title on sheet (manufacturer's title)
Materials and techniques
Printed cotton; red; black; cream and pink on white
Brief description
Sheet of Sunny Jim; English; 1920s
Physical description
A square cotton sheet printed in colours to show two images of the character SUNNY JIM to be cut out, sewn together and stuffed. It was the character associated with Force Wheatflakes. On the sheet are printed directions and details about the cereal together with the address of the Consignees. A C Fincken & Co, 2-3 Charterhouse Square, London EC/Sole Consignees for/United Kingdom and Colonies, excepting Canada. Force Wheatflakes are still available from the same company, as are the dolls which are usually found in made-up form.
Dimensions
  • Length: 45.7cm
  • Width: 45.7cm
Marks and inscriptions
Published by A D Fincken & Co 2-3, Charterhouse Square, London EC
Credit line
Given by Eileen A. Brock
Object history
Belonged to the donor; born 1915
Collection
Accession number
B.159-1993

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Record createdApril 17, 2000
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