Chart
Kiddicraft Ltd
Category
Education objects
Date
circa 1977 - circa 1982
Materials
Paper and plastic
Measurements
Each piece (min) - 343 mm (length); 226 mm (width), Each piece (max) - 836 mm (length); 595 mm (width)
Place of origin
England
Collection
Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 667062
Summary
A colour printed chart entitled 'Growing up with Kiddicraft' divided into twelve parts from 0-3 months to 3-8 years (possibly late 1970s or early 1980s). The text is surrounded by pictures of children and various toys. There is an accompanying label advertising Kiddicraft. There are four white plastic sheets produced by Nicolas Burdett Ltd, one has two black circles, the second has two black overlapping circles, the third has three intersecting black circles and the fourth has a black grid of rectangles. There is also a bromide copy of instructions entitled 'The feathers used for writing are the large ones from the wings the 'Primaries'. Total number of items is 7.
Marks and inscriptions
On the bottom of the Kiddicraft chart: 'Kiddicraft acknowledge the help of Professors John and Elizabeth Newson, directors of the Child Development / Research Unit, Nottingham University / The Kiddicraft toys illustrated are a selection from the wide range available from your local toy retailer.' On the bottom of the plastic sheet: 'Nicolas Burdett Ltd,/ MADE IN ENGLAND'
Makers and roles
Kiddicraft Ltd, manufacturer