Box and lid
David Nixon
Category
Toys
Date
1950
Materials
cardboard
Measurements
50 mm (Height) x 197 mm (Width) ; 260 mm (Length)
Place of origin
England
Collection
Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 672022.1
Summary
A David Nixon Junior Magic cardboard Box contains specially selected magic tricks by David Nixon (1919-1978) the famous Radio and Television Star. The box and lid contain seven inserts for storing the objects for the magic tricks. The lid of the box is coloured yellow with a photographic picture of David Nixon and white writing saying 'The Famous Radio and Television Star David Nixon Junior Magic Box'. In black writing saying Specially Selected Magic by DAVID NIXON.
Provenance
A gift to the National Trust Museum of Childhood by Mike Nixon in 2016. The Magic box was owned by the donor and his brother.
Makers and roles
David Nixon , inventor