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Names

Fainges Toy Collection

IDs

QM00009

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Descriptions

The Fainges toy collection comprises 20th century toys including teddy bears, dolls, cars and trucks, wooden toys, puzzles and board games. Amongst the many well-known toy producers are Toltoys, Boomaroo, Fethalite and John Sands; however smaller, local toymakers are also represented.

Marjorie Fainges was an avid toy collector and author on the subject. The collection of almost 1000 objects comprises 20th century toys (approximately 1930 to 1970) including many rare Australian-made examples. Teddy bears, dolls, cars and trucks, wooden toys, puzzles and board games are all included in the collection. Amongst the many well-known toy producers are Toltoys, Boomaroo, Fethalite and John Sands; however smaller, local toymakers are also represented.

Subjects

20th century; Collectables

Board Games; Dolls; Puzzles; Teddy bears; Toy motor cars; Toy vehicles; Toys

Coverage Temporal

1930

1970

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Dates

2012-05-30 23:40