Child's tricycle
Triang
Category
Toys
Date
1965 - 1971
Materials
metal, plastic and rubber
Measurements
535mm (Height) x 350 mm (Width); 700 mm (Length)
Place of origin
England
Collection
Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 671904
Summary
A Triang Tricycle model named "SKIPPY" with a blue metal tubular frame, a red metal tractor shaped seat and red metal bin attached to the back for carrying objects. Stamped on the back of the bin are letters "Tri-ang MADE IN ENGLAND". One large wheel coloured yellow with a black rubber tyre at the front and two small wheels coloured yellow with black rubber tyres at the back. Attached to the front wheel spindle are two pedals one each side with black plastic foot grips for pedal power to drive the tricycle along. The two handle bars have yellow rubber hand grips for steering the bike. In the centre of the front forks is a decal (badge) red and blue with white lettering "TRIANG TOYS" printed on it.
Provenance
A gift from Mr. Michael Tookey in 2016. Bought for donors daughter born January 1969 for her Christmases 1969 and 1970 possibly from Lewis's or Robotham's in Leicester
Makers and roles
Triang , manufacturer