Horsedrawn vehicle
Taylor & Barrett
Category
Toys
Date
circa 1930 - circa 1950
Materials
Metal
Measurements
50 mm (length of donkey); 98 mm (length of cart); 46 mm (width of cart); 53 mm (height of man)
Place of origin
England
Order this imageCollection
Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 660184
Summary
A green painted metal cart with red painted jointed wheels. The cart tapers at the front and the tips of the handles are painted a gold colour. The sides of the cart have a green handrail attached to the body of the cart with gold coloured struts. Inscribed underneath is 'COPYRIGHT/ T AND B/ MADE/ IN/ ENGLAND'. A grey metal donkey with a brown harness. The donkey's left foreleg is missing. The donkey's head is looking to the left. Manufacturing details are inscribed on the donkey's stomach. A metal man standing on a brown painted base, in a walking motion. The man has a black painted cap, a red necktie and a grey painted suit. His left arm is curved around and his right arm is at his side. Total number of items is three
Marks and inscriptions
Underneath cart: COPYRIGHT/ T AND B/ MADE/ IN/ ENGLAND Donkey's stomach: COPYRIGHT/ T AND B
Makers and roles
Taylor & Barrett, manufacturer