Shape sorter
James Galt & Co. Ltd
Category
Toys
Date
circa 1982
Materials
Wood and paint
Measurements
133 mm (length of toy); 136 mm (length of box); 133 mm (width of toy); 136 mm (width of box); 133 mm (height of toy); 136 mm (height of box)
Place of origin
Cheadle
Order this imageCollection
Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 659474
Summary
A wooden 'posting box' shape sorter and its original box (circa 1982). The varnished plywood box has a hinged lid painted red. In the lid are four differently shaped holes. There are ten wooden shapes, comprising 3 blue oblongs, 3 red balls, 3 yellow triangles, and 1 green cube. Printed on the back of the box is 'GALT/ TOYS/ CUBE/ POSTING/ BOX/ L0634A James Galt and Co Ltd. Cheadle, Cheshire. Made in England.' Total number of items is twelve
Marks and inscriptions
Back of box: GALT/ TOYS/ CUBE/ POSTING/ BOX/ L0634A James Galt and Co Ltd. Cheadle, Cheshire. Made in England.
Makers and roles
James Galt & Co. Ltd, maker