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Chevrolet Blanc et Noir

Toy Car
1989 (manufactured)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

This car is of lacquered hardwood with rubber and metal wheels. The long, low body is painted white with sloping black mudguards and cab. Wheels have metal hub caps and black rubber wheels which turn but there is no other mechanism.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleChevrolet Blanc et Noir (manufacturer's title)
Materials and techniques
Wood, rubber and metal
Brief description
Toy car, 'Chevrolet Blanc et Noir' made in France by Vilac in 1989
Physical description
This car is of lacquered hardwood with rubber and metal wheels. The long, low body is painted white with sloping black mudguards and cab. Wheels have metal hub caps and black rubber wheels which turn but there is no other mechanism.
Dimensions
  • Length: 29.5cm
  • Height: 8.5cm
Marks and inscriptions
"vilac" (the maker's logo is on the box and on a small sticker under the car; white on green, 'vilac')
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
MISC.50-1990

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Record createdFebruary 17, 2004
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