D17_001696 Mail Order Novelties Catalogue

Item Reference: 001696
Category: Toys and Games
Format: Ephemera
Description: Mail order novelties extracts from catalogues in 1938 and 1956, from Ellisdon & Son; printed in England; published and distributed by Tobar Limited.
Date: 1938, and 1956
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mail order novelties catalogue
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D10_001618 Donkey Puzzle Card Trick

Item Reference: 001618
Category: Toys and Games
Format: Ephemera
Description: Gifted conjuring trick of a donkey puzzle, depicts two donkeys and two clowns, found in Shredded Wheat cereal from the late 50s to the early 60s.
Date: c. late 1950s – early 1960s
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Links: Explanation of the trick.

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D12_006641 Children’s Collectors Cards

Item Reference: 006641
Category: Toys and Games
Format: Ephemera
Description: Assorted collector’s cards for children, depicting cartoons and jokes.
Date: 1960s
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childrens collectors cards
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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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