Toy Car [1914 Prince Henry Vauxhall]

Object detail

Accession number

F539.2002

Maker

Lesney Products Company Limited

Description

A Prince Henry Vauxhall "Matchbox" car from the "Models of Yesteryear" series. Red metal body with silver bonnet, cream seats. Spoke wheels and spare wheel on driver's side.

Marks

"c.1970 Lesney / prod. & co. ltd / 'Matchbox' models of yesteryear / 1914 Prince Henry Vauxhall / Made in England Maker's Mark

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Metal
Processed Material/Synthetic/Plastic

Collection

Dolls, Toys and Games Collection

Credit Line

Lesney Products Company Limited. Toy Car [1914 Prince Henry Vauxhall], F539.2002. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Toy, Car Recreational Artefacts Toys

Production place

England Great Britain British Isles Europe Great Britain United Kingdom

Collection type

Social History Domestic Technology Technology

Subject auto tags

Tire Wheel Car Vehicle Motor vehicle Toy Automotive tire Automotive design Locking hubs Tread

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