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Miniature peg

Front view of a peg showing the small hat and facial features. Close view of a peg showing the face and hat. Side view of a peg showing the middle split. Side view of a peg showing the middle split. Top view of a peg showing the integral hat. Top view of a peg showing the integral hat. Underside view of a peg showing the middle split. Underside view of a peg showing the middle split.
Front view of a peg showing the small hat and facial features. Close view of a peg showing the face and hat. Side view of a peg showing the middle split. Side view of a peg showing the middle split. Top view of a peg showing the integral hat. Top view of a peg showing the integral hat. Underside view of a peg showing the middle split. Underside view of a peg showing the middle split.

Classification

Description

A very small dolly peg hand decorated at the top with the face of a man with a red hat. The colours have faded with use, but the peg is otherwise in good order. This object is thought to date to the mid 20th century and is probably made from thermoformed cellulose nitrate.
Designers & Manufacturers
Designer (Person)
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown

Object number

AIBDC : 008369

Date

1950 - 1969 (circa)

Country

Unknown

Method

thermoformed

Material

plastic
CN
cellulose nitrate
Dimensions
Height
52mm
Diameter
8mm

Colour

cream
black
applied decoration
red
applied decoration