Toy truck
Matchbox
Category
Toys
Date
1967
Materials
Metal and plastic
Measurements
36 mm (height); 25 mm (width); 75 mm (length)
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Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 671224.1.30
Summary
A die-cast toy model 'Matchbox Series' vehicle, No. 44; "REFRIGERATOR TRUCK". The model is a green truck with a red painted cab. The model should have an openable grey rear door, but it is missing on this model. It also has a number of scratches on the paintwork.
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.
Marks and inscriptions
On the base: '(A) / MADE IN ENGLAND / BY LESNEY / "MATCHBOX" SERIES No 44 / REFRIGERATOR TRUCK' On the base: 'G.M.C' Front number plate: 'G.M.C'
Makers and roles
Matchbox , brand name Lesney Products Co Ltd, manufacturer