Bag
General Mills Inc.
Category
Dolls' accessories
Date
1970 - 1989
Materials
Metal and man-made fabric
Measurements
355 mm (width); 15 mm (depth); 550 mm (length)
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Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 671158
Summary
A 'Strawberry Shortcake' shoulder 'tote' bag with a picture of the 'Strawberry Shortcake' character on a plain background. The bag has a small coin purse attached inside by a red strap, a metal keychain for attaching keys onto, red fabric handles and a red popper at the top. Both bottom corners of the bag have damage leaving holes, and the fabric has overall staining.
Provenance
Bought for the donor's daughters in the 1970s and 1980s, and donated to the Museum of Childhood by Mrs Jenny Darby in February 2012.
Marks and inscriptions
On the front of the bag at the bottom left.: 'Strawberry Shortcake T.M. / American Greetings Corp. MCMLXXX'
Makers and roles
General Mills Inc., producer