Toy trailer
Escor Toys Limited
Category
Toys
Date
circa 1982
Materials
Wood, plastic, cardboard, metal
Measurements
207 mm (length of trailer); 115 mm (width of trailer); 45 mm (height of trailer)
Place of origin
England
Order this imageCollection
Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 659432
Summary
A child's wooden pull-along trailer with 7 passengers manufactured by Escor with its original red and white cardboard box (circa 1982). On the side of the box there is a colour photograph of a similar trailer and passengers. The wooden trailer in the box is painted blue with four revolving yellow painted wooden wheels. There are seven circular recesses in the top, each holding a turned wooden figure, each with a pink face with painted facial features, a painted pale blue outfit and matching hat. One of the figures wears a conical shaped hat similar to a policeman's helmet. At one end is a length of blue plastic cord enabling one to pull the trailer along. There is a Union Jack sticker at the other end with the words MADE IN ENGLAND printed on it. Printed on the side of the box with an illustration is ESCOR/ Toys Limited/ Pullalong/ Colour may differ from illustration Made in England. Total number of items is nine
Marks and inscriptions
Underside of trailer: inside an oval shape: MADE IN ENGLAND/ ESCOR/ Reg. Trade Mark
Makers and roles
Escor Toys Limited, maker