Icecream cart
Taylor & Barrett
Category
Toys
Date
circa 1920 - 1940
Materials
Metal
Measurements
80 mm (length of tricycle); 46 mm (height of tricycle); 53 mm (height of rider)
Place of origin
England
Order this imageCollection
Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 660183
Summary
Painted metal model of an icecream seller's tricycle with a separate rider. The tricycle cart consists of a cream box with a handle at the back, mounted on two wheels with a third wheel, pedals and seat for the rider behind the box. The wheels and frame are very dark blue. The frame and back wheel are attached to the box with a swivel pin. The box has 'ICE BRICKS' painted on both sides and 'STOP/ ME/ BUY/ ONE.' painted on the front. The rider wears a light blue jacket, black trousers and a black peaked cap. He is seated in a pedalling posture. Total number of items is two
Marks and inscriptions
Base of box: COPYRIGHT/ T [ ] B/ MADE/ IN/ ENGLAND
Makers and roles
Taylor & Barrett, manufacturer