Toy boat
Minimodels Ltd
Category
Toys
Date
Unknown
Materials
Cardboarfd, paper, plastic and metal
Measurements
Box - 382 mm (length); 125 mm (width), Boat - 356 mm (length); 113 mm (width); 105 mm (height)
Place of origin
Havant
Order this imageCollection
Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 670256
Summary
A toy boat made of blue, white, red and brown coloured plastic contained in its original box. The paper label on three sides of the box carries full details in pictures and print of what the box contains. 'A Derwent Cabin Cruiser (electric) No.4145. Made in England by Minimodel Ltd, Havant, Hants, Scalex Boats, A Triang Product. Also printed is 'Batteries Required-Ever Ready Type 1839 (two)'. One side of the box label carries the name and size in five other European languages. The cabin roof can be moved to give access to the battery and electric motor. The starter button is on the outside to the rear of this compartment. Total number of items is 3.
Makers and roles
Minimodels Ltd, maker