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  • Object number
    2020/55/1/1-6
  • Title
    Crawler Tractor,
  • Collection
    Peter Wade-Martins Collection of Farm Toys
  • Creator
    James Shackleton & Sons (Manufacturer)
  • Description
    David Brown Trackmaster 30 Crawler, clockwork, in illustrated lidded box. Made of tinplate and diecast components, painted red, with black exhaust, battery box and plastic headlights. Black rubber tracks on sprungloaded drive wheels. Inspection note: by Chad Valley No.149 (see book). Including wind up key (marked 0 Gauge Chad Valley, Harbourne England) and screwdriver (with second screwdriver in handle). Model by Shackleton from a large collection of British manufactured toy farm vehicles and implements. Numbering: 1) Top Box, 2) Base Box, 3) Crawler Tractor, 4) Inspection Note, 5) Wind-Up Key, 6) Screwdriver
  • Physical description
    Numbering: 1) Top Box, 2) Base Box, 3) Crawler Tractor, 4) Inspection Note, 5) Wind-Up Key, 6) Screwdriver
  • Archival history
    Museum Object Entry Form – 'Description of Object/Collection: Large collection of farm toys (to be listed in more detail on a separate sheet). Further items that form part of this collection to be added at a later date. This retention of a relatively small quantity is being held back for further research by the donor.', Citation in publication [Newson, R., P. Wade-Martins and A. Little, 'Farming in Miniature Volume 2', Old Pond, 2014] (page 655 / Image 1)
  • Production place
    Sandbach
  • Production date
    1952 - 1952
  • Object name
    Toy, Model
  • Material
    Card, Metal, Rubber, Plastic, Paper
  • Dimensions
    • Length 250 mm
    • Width 145 mm
    • Height 140 mm
  • Associated subject
    PERSONAL LIFE : accessories - recreational
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