Número del objeto
2020/30/62/1-2
Título
Fox in a Box,
Creador
Descripción
Colourfully illustrated box with an end-hinged lid. The box has a farmyard scene of a farmer and wife chasing off a fox, which has a killed duck or chicken in its mouth. The box mentions: Johillco Hollow Cast Metal Toys, Burnley, Lancs. On the base of the box are instructions to use the printed inside of the box as a scenic backdrop. A cast metal running fox with killed duck/chicken is the only contents of the box. Model by JoHillco from a large collection of British manufactured toy farm vehicles and implements. Numbering: 1) Box, 2) Fox
Descripción física
Numbering: 1) Box, 2) Fox
Historia del archivo
Museum Object Entry Form – 'Description of Object/Collection: Large collection of farm toys (to be listed in more detail on a separate sheet). Further items that form part of this collection to be added at a later date. This retention of a relatively small quantity is being held back for further research by the donor.', Citation in publication [Newson, R., P. Wade-Martins and A. Little, 'Farming in Miniature Volume 2' Old Pond, 2014] (not in book nor online)
Lugar de producción
Greater London [region]
Fecha
1934 - 1940
Nombre del objeto
Material
Dimensiones
- Length 133 mm
- Width 83 mm
- Height 51 mm