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Gilbert® Gemcraft Rock Tumbler

Modelling Kit
1972 (manufactured)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

card box printed in colours to show the title and makers details, and photographs of toy being used
contains the machine, tubs and instructions

Object details

Object type
Parts
This object consists of 8 parts.

  • Box Lid
  • Box Base
  • Box Lining
  • Machine
  • Box
  • Tub
  • Tub
  • Label
TitleGilbert® Gemcraft Rock Tumbler (manufacturer's title)
Materials and techniques
printed card, metal
Brief description
Gabriel, USA, 1972
Physical description
card box printed in colours to show the title and makers details, and photographs of toy being used
contains the machine, tubs and instructions
Dimensions
  • Length: 13.5in
  • Width: 16in
  • Depth: 5in
Production typemass produced
Copy number
32506
Marks and inscriptions
Gilbert® Gemcraft, B7N150/M8262, No. 32506 (box; printed)
Credit line
Given by the Palitoy Company
Object history
Part of the Palitoy Archive
Production
Reason For Production: retail
Collection
Accession number
B.569:1 to 8-1998

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Record createdSeptember 30, 1998
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