Mechanical toy
Training C[u]m Production Centre
Category
Toys
Date
Unknown
Materials
Wood
Measurements
230 mm (length); 32 m* (width); 123 mm (height)
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Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 664006
Summary
A wooden toy consisting of a carved woman standing on a natural wooden rectangular base. She is attached to a rod, by means of a wooden dowel, which passes through the base. In front of her is a carved fish similarly attached to the base and supported on a piece of wood. When the rod in the base is pulled the woman kicks the fish with her left foot. A Russian-type toy.
Marks and inscriptions
Base of the toy: 'Training C[u]m Production Centre / o[f] / Mechanical Toys / [ ] / HOOGHLY' Base of the toy: 'M.T.H./11/3' Base of the toy: 'Rs. 1 50.'
Makers and roles
Training C[u]m Production Centre, maker