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Baby Born Jogger

Doll's Pushchair
2003 (manufactured)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

The earliest record of a child's carriage dates from around 5th or 6th century. It was not until mid-18th century that we can see examples of prams depicted in paintings and prints. These early prams were built to be pulled not pushed, which meant that the mother was unable to keep an eye on her child and they frequently fell out. The first 3-wheeled pram, designed to be pushed from the back was made by an unknown maker in 1840. Today the 3-wheeled all terrain push chair has once again become fashionable, even in miniature for children to play with.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleBaby Born Jogger (manufacturer's title)
Materials and techniques
Plastic and metal
Brief description
A 3-wheeled jogger style doll's pushchair for a Baby Born doll, made in Germany by Zapf, 2003.
Physical description
Jogger-style child's pushchair designed for use with Baby Born doll. Has a lightweight metal frame, 3 plastic grey wheels and pink plastic fittings. The canvas seating area is pink and silver with a chick, duck and butterfly motif and a three-point pink webbing seatbelt. It has a pink and silver canvas hood with the Baby Born logo and a pink and silver carrying shelf beneath the seat. It is collapsible and the handle bar can be lowered or raised.
Dimensions
  • Height: 83cm
  • Length: 71cm
  • Width: 43cm
Production typeMass produced
Credit line
Given by Zapf Creation (UK)
Subjects depicted
Summary
The earliest record of a child's carriage dates from around 5th or 6th century. It was not until mid-18th century that we can see examples of prams depicted in paintings and prints. These early prams were built to be pulled not pushed, which meant that the mother was unable to keep an eye on her child and they frequently fell out. The first 3-wheeled pram, designed to be pushed from the back was made by an unknown maker in 1840. Today the 3-wheeled all terrain push chair has once again become fashionable, even in miniature for children to play with.
Collection
Accession number
B.19-2003

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Record createdNovember 18, 2003
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