Doll's accessory
Mattel Inc
Category
Dolls' accessories
Date
1996
Materials
Plastic pushing ring
Measurements
90 mm (Diameter)
Place of origin
Malaysia
Collection
Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 672585.5
Summary
A white circular plastic pushing ring, one of two for a which clip onto the wheel frames of a replica plastic wheelchair. On an actual wheelchair, the pushing rings allow the user of the chair to push themselves along without the assistance of another person.
Provenance
Accessory included with a Becky doll manufactured by Mattel Inc. in 1996. Purchased by the National Trust Museum of Childhood via ebay in August 2020 as part of the Collecting Cultures 'Exploring Childhoods' project.
Makers and roles
Mattel Inc , manufacturer