Rocking Horse
1977 (manufactured)
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Hand-built rocking horse, the body is made from moulded fibreglass. The hind legs of this horse are controlled and supported by very strong coil springs fitted to a steel crossbar which has an adjustable plate. The frame on which the horse is mounted is in natural hard wood. The mane and tail are horse hair. The reins, bridle and saddle are of leather with adjustable stirrups.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Fibreglass, wood, metal, leather and horsehair |
| Brief description | Fibreglass rocking horse made in Guernsey by Ragamuffin Toys Ltd in 1977 |
| Physical description | Hand-built rocking horse, the body is made from moulded fibreglass. The hind legs of this horse are controlled and supported by very strong coil springs fitted to a steel crossbar which has an adjustable plate. The frame on which the horse is mounted is in natural hard wood. The mane and tail are horse hair. The reins, bridle and saddle are of leather with adjustable stirrups. |
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| Object history | Purchased in 1977 direct from the manufacturer [77/600] |
| Production | First available in June 1976. |
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| Accession number | MISC.21-1977 |
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| Record created | February 25, 2004 |
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