Miniature exercise book
Amanda Jane
Category
Dolls' accessories
Date
circa 1950 - circa 1960
Materials
Card and paper.
Measurements
49 mm (height); 49 mm (width); 20 mm (depth)
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Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 671192.2.2
Summary
A miniature school exercise book by Amanda Jane, London (circa 1950-1960). Part of a set of miniature school stationery. The book has red covers with ' Exercise Book' printed on the front and space to write your name, form, the date and subject. Inside the pages are properly lined like a full size exercise book. The back cover has the Amanda Jane logo and 'Made in England'. On the front cover of the book the word 'Teddy' has been written in pencil by 'Name'. Inside childish writing and scribbles have also been written in pencil.
Provenance
Donated to the Museum of Childhood by Sandy Austin in April 2011.
Marks and inscriptions
Front of the book: 'Exercise Book / Name___________ / Form______ Date______ / Subject____________' Back of the book: 'Amanda Jane [with logo] / Made in England' Front of the book ,next to 'name': 'Teddy'
Makers and roles
Amanda Jane , manufacturer