Clockwork aeroplane |
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| Title : | Clockwork aeroplane |
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| Source : | [Clockwork aeroplane] [toy] | ||
| Format : | Toy | ||
| Dimensions : | wingspan 340 mm | ||
| Contributor : | State Library of South Australia | ||
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| Donated by : | Mr C Kemp |
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| Description : |
Clockwork bi-plane, labelled 'Made in England'. The plane is lacking its propellor. Toy aeroplanes did not become popular until after World War One. Earlier, publicity generated by the long distance record flights had stimulated interest, but aeroplanes had never reached the heights of popularity of cars and particularly of trains. After World War Two 'space' toys also entered the market. Model construction kits for aeroplanes and ships were, and remain, popular appealing to a different market, which enjoys the challenge of assembling the kits. |
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| Period : | 1919-1927 |
| Further reading : | Gardiner, Gordon. The all-colour directory of metal toys: a pictorial guide to the art of collecting international playthings, Sydney: Lansdowne, c1984 Hillier, Mary. Automata & mechanical toys: an illustrated history, London: Jupiter, 1976 King, Constance Eileen. Metal toys & automata, London: Apple Press, c1989 |
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| Exhibitions and events : | State Library of South Australia: Mortlock Wing exhibitions. To be a child August 2004- |
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