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  • Object number
    2020/45/4/1-2
  • Title
    Tractor,
  • Collection
    Peter Wade-Martins Collection of Farm Toys
  • Creator
    Mettoy Company Ltd. (Manufacturer)
  • Description
    Tinplate model number 6430 of 'Happy Hayseed' and his Bucking Tractor in an illustrated top opening box. Clockwork red, yellow and black tractor with attached driver with blue arms holding a blue steering wheel, blue trousers with knee patches and yellow shirt. Face with big eyes and red nose. Fixed wind up key attached to the base of the tractor. Toy by Mettoy from a large collection of British manufactured toy farm vehicles and implements. Numbering: 1) Box 2) Tractor.
  • Physical description
    Complete set. Numbering: 1) Box 2) Tractor.
  • 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 605/image 32)
  • Production date
    1951 - 1952
  • Object name
    Toy, Model
  • Material
    Metal, Card
  • Dimensions
    • Length 140 mm
    • Width 95 mm
    • Height 120 mm
  • Associated subject
    PERSONAL LIFE : accessories - recreational
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