Toy cat
Heyde
Category
Toys
Date
1890 - 1899
Materials
Lead
Measurements
80mm (height) max; 75mm (height) min
Place of origin
England
Order this imageCollection
Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 659919
Summary
3 painted lead cats each of which has a shaking head. (DERSS : 21444/1) One has a grey head with painted facial features, a long green dress and a white apron. In her right paw she holds a yellow cake on a plate. (DERSS : 21444/2) One has a black face with painted facial features. Wearing a blue poke bonnet, a pink long sleeved dress and a black shawl. Sitting on a painted yellow chair holding a white mug in her left paw. (DERSS : 21444/3) One is black with painted facial features. Wearing a yellow poke bonnet, black jacket, and red skirt. Sitting on a black metal and wire chair. In her left paw she holds four knitting needles and a yellow sock. Total number of items is three
Makers and roles
Heyde , manufacturer