Doll's furniture
Pedigree Dolls and Toys
Category
Dolls' accessories
Date
circa 1973
Materials
Plastic, cardboard and fabric
Measurements
Washbasin Towel –170 mm (length); 60 mm (width), Washbasin – 130 mm (width); 325 mm (height), Washbasin Box – 145 mm (width); 330 mm (height), Bath -340 mm (length); 120 mm (width); 88 mm (depth), Bath Towel –240 mm (length); 10 mm (width), Bath Box – 345 mm (length); 125 mm (depth), Toilet –70 mm (width); 142 mm (height); 117 g (weight), Toilet Mat – 11 mm (width), Toilet Box – 147 mm (width); 8 mm (depth)
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Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 662109
Summary
A set of 'Sindy' bathroom furniture in original boxes (circa 1973). The set comprises a sink, bath and toilet, each in their individual boxes. The yellow and white plastic toy washbasin on the stand has a yellow framed mirror at the top. The square yellow basin and pedestal have a triangular sink with a white plug and gold coloured chain. The plastic taps are white. There is an indentation for soap and a slit for a towel. This comes with it and is a piece of brown towelling with a white fringe. There is a white shelf above the basin. The trademark 'Sindy' is embossed on the base. The original box has coloured pictures of a ‘Sindy’ doll at the basin on three sides. Its Serial Number is No. 44541. On the fourth side pictures of other toys available in the series, with details in several languages. The lid is missing. The ‘Sindy’ trademark is in a black heart with yellow surround. The yellow plastic bath is rectangular with white taps and a gold coloured metal chain and plug. Its Serial Number is No.44540. With it is a bath towel made from towelling which has a white fringe at both ends. The original box has pictures of a doll bathing on three sides and pictures of other toys available in the series. The 'Sindy' trademark is in a black heart with a yellow surround. Both ends of the box are missing. The yellow plastic toilet has a cistern above the seat with a brown handle. The brown toilet seat has a lid, both movable. Its Serial Number is No. 44551. With is comes a mate in the form of brown towelling with a white fringe all round. The original box has coloured pictures of the toilet on three sides and details of other toys in the range on the fourth side. The Sindy trademark is in a black heart with yellow surround. One end is broken. All three boxes give details of the maker, 'Pedigree', their address, place of manufacture and a note that the toys are not suitable for children under 3 years. Total number of items is 9. Bought in 1973 for the donor's daughter (Sally) when she was age 4 or 5.
Makers and roles
Pedigree Dolls and Toys, manufacturer