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Author: mbeaugrice

D12_001653 Glitterfun Picture Papere

Item Reference: 001653
Category: Toys and Games
Format: Ephemera
Description: One pack of ‘Glitterfun’ picture paper by Wiggins Teape; in original packaging, containing 8 picture paper with user instructions; made in England.
Date: 1980s
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glitterfun picture paper
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back of packet
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picture paper
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picture paper
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Posted on August 9, 2024August 13, 2024Author mbeaugriceCategories Toys and Games CollectionTags 1980-1990, Ephemera

D12_001651 Toy Musket

Item Reference: 001651
Category: Toys and Games
Format: Artefact
Description: Toy musket made from wood and string.
Date: c. 1950s
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toy musket
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toy musket
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Posted on August 9, 2024Author mbeaugriceCategories Toys and Games CollectionTags 1950-1960, Artefact

D12_001649 Phonebox Money Tin

Item Reference: 001649
Category: Toys and Games
Format: Artefact
Description: Money tin in the shape of British red telephone box, made by Wilson’s English Telephone Boxes Series “Horse Guards Parade”, with original box; made in England.
Date: 1988
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gingerbread man mone box
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money box
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underside of tin
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tin next to box
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Posted on August 9, 2024Author mbeaugriceCategories Toys and Games CollectionTags 1980-1990, Artefact

D12_001648 Tin Money Box

Item Reference: 001648
Category: Toys and Games
Format: Artefact
Description: Pillar-box shaped money tin with the design of a postman; marked “Post Office post your money” with “EIIR” emblem; contains some coins.
Date: c. 1950s
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money box
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back of money box
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Posted on August 9, 2024Author mbeaugriceCategories Toys and Games CollectionTags 1950-1960, Artefact

D12_001647 Toy Lottery Set

Item Reference: 001647
Category: Toys and Games
Format: Artefact
Description: Unicorn lotto “housey-housey” set, in original green cardboard box, with all its contents, and playing instructions; made in England.
Date: c. 1950s
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closed lotto box
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toy lotto set open
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rules stuck to underside of box top
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Posted on August 9, 2024September 4, 2024Author mbeaugriceCategories Toys and Games CollectionTags 1950-1960, Artefact

D12_001646 Majorette Model Lorry

Item Reference: 001646
Category: Toys and Games
Format: Artefact
Description: Majorette 214 “Container” Chambourcy Yoghurt model lorry.
Date: c. 1970s
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small lorry model
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small lorry model
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tiny lorry model
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Posted on August 9, 2024Author mbeaugriceCategories Toys and Games CollectionTags 1970-1980, Artefact

D12_001642 Tiny Pinball Bagatelle Pinball Machine Toy

Item Reference: 001642
Category: Toys and Games
Format: Artefact
Description: Plastic Bagatelle pinball toy with race car design backing; made in Hong Kong.
Date: c. 1980s
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tiny pinball machine
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back of toy
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side of toy
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Posted on August 9, 2024Author mbeaugriceCategories Toys and Games CollectionTags 1980-1990, Artefact

D12_001641 Flip Book of Cartoon Characters

Item Reference: 001641
Category: Toys and Games
Format: Book
Description: “Hey Arnold!” flip-book no. 5 of Nickelodeon character, designed by Craig Bartcett, made by Kellogg Company; given away in Kellogg’s cereal packet.
Date: 1997
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flipbook of cartoon charcaters
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back of pack
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inside of book
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Posted on August 9, 2024August 13, 2024Author mbeaugriceCategories Toys and Games CollectionTags 1990-2000, Book

D12_001640 Dollhouse Kitchen Set

Item Reference: 001640
Category: Toys and Games
Format: Artefact
Description: Dollhouse kitchen set by Lundby Furniture; containing 5 pieces, including refrigerator, washing machine, hamper, sink, and stove; 1:18 scale.
Date: c. 1980s
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dollhouse kitchen
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doll house kitchen set
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Posted on August 9, 2024Author mbeaugriceCategories Toys and Games CollectionTags 1980-1990, Artefact

D12_001639 Penny Brite Toy Doll

Item Reference: 001639
Category: Toys and Games
Format: Artefact
Description: Penny Brite toy doll with bendable arms and legs. The doll has blonde hair and wears a sweater, dress, leggings, and heels. In original box with doll catalogue.
Date: c. 1960s
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toy doll in packaging
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penny brite toy doll
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pamphlet
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pamphlet
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Posted on August 9, 2024Author mbeaugriceCategories Toys and Games CollectionTags 1960-1970, Artefact

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