Carry case
Matchbox
Category
Toys
Date
1971
Materials
Plastic, metal and cardboard
Measurements
82 mm (height); 330 mm (width); 280 mm (length)
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Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 671224.1.1
Summary
One of an identical pair of 'Matchbox' carry cases. Made with trays inside to hold model vehicles made by 'Matchbox'. The case is made from cardboard, and covered in a dark blue plastic cover. It is held together at each corner by metal studs that are rusting. It also has a clasp at the top, which is rusting too, and a plastic yellow handle. The top is decorated with a printed image of three Matchbox cars, covered in a clear plastic sheet. The plastic has crinkled up and has some brown reside on it in the middle.
Provenance
Collected and played with by donors’ late son, Marcus, and donated to the Museum of Childhood by Mr and Mrs John Parry in December 2010.
Makers and roles
Matchbox , brand name Lesney Products Co Ltd, manufacturer