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WESTERN BILLY SERIES

Model Cowboy
1970-1980 (manufactured)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Clear plastic or cellophane box printed in red to give the title; with card lining to which the pieces are attached; number label on the outside
contains moulded plastic items representing a tipi, campfire, two Indigenous Americans, and a cowboy tied up.

Object details

Object type
TitleWESTERN BILLY SERIES (manufacturer's title)
Materials and techniques
moulded plastic, printed card
Brief description
Western Billy Series, Plasty, Germany, 1970s
Physical description
Clear plastic or cellophane box printed in red to give the title; with card lining to which the pieces are attached; number label on the outside
contains moulded plastic items representing a tipi, campfire, two Indigenous Americans, and a cowboy tied up.
Dimensions
  • Length: 6¾in
  • Height: 7½in
  • Width: 4in
Production typemass produced
Copy number
4771
Credit line
Given by the Palitoy Company
Production
marked SPIELZEUG VON PLASTY

Reason For Production: retail
Associated objects
Collection
Accession number
B.1156-1999

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Record createdJune 6, 2000
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