Item Reference: 002097
Category: Toys and Games
Format: Artefact
Description: Wooden model cabinet with medallion detailing and accompanying brass ornaments and accessories. 8″ x 5″. Would have likely appeared as part of a dining room scene, if as part of a dollhouse. The rear of the cabinet has an incision, perhaps suggesting it hung on a wall at some point.
Date: c. 1970s
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Item Reference: 002192
Category: Toys and Games
Format: Artefact
Description: London transport double-decker bus plastic model kit, by Keilkraft Routemaster, in original box, 1/72 scale. Number 14. Features advertisement for a Sureshot Ace Canon camera on the side, first marketed in 1979.
Date: c. 1979
Further Information: The number 14 bus operates a similar route as of 2024, from Putney Heath (a short distance from Putney Garage) and terminating at Russell Square as opposed to Tottenham Court Road.
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Item Reference: 002179
Category: Toys and Games
Format: Artefact
Description:Wooden toy ball, approximately 2″ diameter with plastic stopper; made in France.
Date: c. 1970s
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Item Reference: 002104
Category: Toys and Games
Format: Artefact
Description: ‘Twelve intriguing puzzles to mystify your friends’, by House Martin, in original box. Metal puzzles which are intended to be deconstructed.
Date: c. 1970s
Further Information: This style of metal puzzle was popular during the time period.
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Item Reference: 002157
Category: Toys and Games
Format: Artefact
Description: Jigsaw Puzzle; Embossed Foil; Unknown manufacturer; “The Goddess of Spring”; #213195/S476; 53cm x 43cm. 700 pieces. Features text in English, Dutch, French, and German (where the literal translation differs to ‘the messenger of spring’
Date: c. 1970s
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Item Reference: 006689
Category: Toys and Games
Format: Artefact
Description: “Roots” family word game, created by Louis F. Petrossi; in original box with all its contents; acquired for 50 pence; printed in USA.
Date: 1978
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Item Reference: 001700
Category: Toys and Games
Format: Artefact
Description: Wooden solitaire board and multi-coloured marbles.
Date: c. 1970s
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Links: How to Play Marble Solitaire
Item Reference: 001691
Category: Toys and Games
Format: Artefact
Description: Playing cards from Association of Conservative Clubs Ltd, from Lewisham branch, London; in great condition.
Date: c. 1970s
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Item Reference: 001684
Category: Toys and Games
Format: Artefact
Description: Boxed set of bridge cards; complete with pencils, original tablets and cards; stored in its original box, in poor condition.
Date: c. 1970s
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Item Reference: 001674
Category: Toys and Games
Format: Artefact
Description: Plastic kitchen utensils and cooking set, white with black handles and blue flower designs, includeing pots, pans, kettle, and containers.
Date: c. 1970s
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