Toy figure
Category
Toys
Date
Unknown
Materials
Lead
Measurements
71 mm (height); 95 mm (length)
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Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 664497
Summary
A set of three toy figures representing Bikaner Camel Corps soldiers mounted on camels. The lead camels are painted brown with orange painted straps and reins. On each is a brown painted saddle with a soldier in cream tunic, brown trousers, black boots and cream and red turban. One soldier is detached from its camel. All three have only part of a rifle in their right hand. The camel's back legs have all got splits in them. Total number of items is 5. Toy soldiers have been popular since at least the 18th century. In 1893 William Britain, a British toy manufacturer, invented a method of hollow casting that made the brand a market leader. Britain produced toys which replicated famous conflicts and represented ‘regiments of all nations’, including the imperial troops of the British Empire. These toys often reflect stereotypical representations of nationalities or cultural groups.
Marks and inscriptions
On box: The Bikaner Camel Corps