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Pull-Along Toy

1980-1986 (manufactured)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

This pull along horse and rider toy is made from painted and varnished wood.It consists of a white horse with black dappled markings, and black mane and tail on a rectangular varnished base with four wheels stained red. The soldier mount consists of head and torso only and wears a red jacket with four yellow buttons and a black bearskin. He has a pink face with painted features. The rider is fixed to the horse by means of a long wooden screw extending through the horse's body and through the flat base where there is a square blue bolt on the underside. The toy is pulled by a length of yellow plastic cord. It is contained in a cardboad box with a painted illustration of the toy with details about it in French, German and English

Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Pull Along Toy
  • Box
Materials and techniques
Painted and varnished wood, with plastic and card
Brief description
Painted and varnished wood pull along horse and rider made in England by Escor Toys Ltd.in 1980-1986
Physical description
This pull along horse and rider toy is made from painted and varnished wood.It consists of a white horse with black dappled markings, and black mane and tail on a rectangular varnished base with four wheels stained red. The soldier mount consists of head and torso only and wears a red jacket with four yellow buttons and a black bearskin. He has a pink face with painted features. The rider is fixed to the horse by means of a long wooden screw extending through the horse's body and through the flat base where there is a square blue bolt on the underside. The toy is pulled by a length of yellow plastic cord. It is contained in a cardboad box with a painted illustration of the toy with details about it in French, German and English
Dimensions
  • Length: 14.6cm
  • Height: 18.4cm
Production typeMass produced
Marks and inscriptions
printed in red on the box is the trademark for Escor Toys Limited ESCOR TOYS LIMITED Made in England
Gallery label
The guardsman wears a traditional uniform and bearskin hat. You can see the real guardsmen at Horse Guards Parade, London. Made in England by Escor Toys Ltd.
Object history
Given by Mr. Anthony Burton in 1980s. [86/510]
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
MISC.783&A-1986

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Record createdFebruary 16, 2004
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