Classification
Description
An illustrated box containing a set of variously shaped and coloured tiles which can be pushed into holes in a board to create pictures. Each tile is made from injection moulded polystyrene and the pegboard is made from hardboard which has been drilled with a series of holes to accommodate shaped studs on the reverse side of the tiles. Made by J & L Randall Ltd. of Potters Bar, London. c. 1960s. for Merit. Measurements given are for the box.
Designers & Manufacturers
Inscriptions
printed: "Merit Tile Craft. Educational, creative and amusing. Contains over 220 tiles, pegboard and coloured picture. Makes thousands of designs and pictures. "
Object number
AIBDC : 007067
Date
1960 - 1969
Country
Method
Material
plastic | |
PS | tiles |
polystyrene | |
wood | hardboard pegboard |
card | box |
Dimensions
Width
400mm
Height
40mm
Depth
245mm