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Ken

Doll
1970-1980 (made)
Artist/Maker
Mattel, Inc. (makers)

1. doll, see attached sheet
2. top, short sleeved, white nylon with green and yellow striped panel on chest, back fastening with a press stud
3. track suit trousers, green nylon with yellow thread trim, elasticated waist
4,5. pair of trainers, white plastic
6. bag, green with yellow braid handles
7,8. pair of leg warmers, green, yellow and white stripes

Object details

Object type
Doll
Parts
This object consists of 8 parts.

  • Doll
  • Top
  • Trousers
  • Shoe
  • Shoe
  • Bag
  • Leg Warmer
  • Leg Warmer
TitleKen (manufacturer's title)
Materials and techniques
moulded vinyl
Brief description
doll , hong kong, ©1968, 1970-80
Physical description
1. doll, see attached sheet
2. top, short sleeved, white nylon with green and yellow striped panel on chest, back fastening with a press stud
3. track suit trousers, green nylon with yellow thread trim, elasticated waist
4,5. pair of trainers, white plastic
6. bag, green with yellow braid handles
7,8. pair of leg warmers, green, yellow and white stripes
DimensionsHeight: 30.5cm
Marks and inscriptions
1088-0500 6 © MATTEL INC 1968 HONG KONG
Object history
References: Request from Mrs. O'Flynn in a letter dated February 3, 1998.
Mrs. O'Flynn's husband died 6 weeks earlier and she would like the gift to include his name with some mention such as "Mrs. Evelyn O'Flynn and Mr. James O'Flynn gave the toys to their daughter Moira O'Flynn".

This collection of toys was played with by the donor's daughter, Moira, born on September 19, 1971.
Production
Made by: Mattel inc, copyright 1968
hong kong
Collection
Young V&A Collection
Accession number
B.54:1 to 8-1997

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Record createdApril 18, 2000
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O37242/ken-doll-mattel-inc/
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