Cup and Ball; Top
Before the widespread use of plastics in the 20th century, toys were made of natural materials.
This cup and ball, together with a small spinning top, are made of ivory.
Diabolo
A child's game consisting of two bamboo canes joined by a string. The diabolo is a plastic object shaped from two cones joined at their pointed ends. One end of the diabolo is severely degraded, c.1900-1925....
Diabolo and Tip-Cat
Both diabolo and tip-cat were toys that children played at home, or in the street or playground. They were very cheap to buy, or could be home-made. Both involve using string to keep the reel spinning.
The ...
Dissected Puzzle
This form of puzzle, now known as a jigsaw, was originally called a dissected puzzle.
The printed picture was applied to a thin sheet of wood, which was then dissected, or cut up, into pieces. It was ...
Doll
This is a doll of a Spanish girl. It is made of celluloid. The doll is one of a large collection of dolls that were donated to Leamington Spa Art Gallery and Museum.
Doll
This is a doll of a Russian peasant woman. It is made of bisque with wire arms and legs. The doll is one of a large collection of dolls that were donated to Leamington Spa Art Gallery and Museum.
Doll
This is a doll of a Yugoslav woman. It is made of linen. The doll is one of a large collection of dolls that were donated to Leamington Spa Art Gallery and Museum.
Doll
This is a doll of a Polish woman. It has a composition head, arms and legs. The doll is one of a large collection of dolls that were donated to Leamington Spa Art Gallery and Museum.
Doll
This is a doll of a Polish man. It has a composition head, arms and legs, and human hair. The doll is one of a large collection of dolls that were donated to Leamington Spa Art Gallery and Museum.
Doll
This is a doll of a Czech baby. It is made of stuffed fabric. The doll is one of a large collection of dolls that were donated to Leamington Spa Art Gallery and Museum.
Doll
This is a 'Black Mammy' doll from Czechoslovakia. It is made of painted wood. The doll is one of a large collection of dolls that were donated to Leamington Spa Art Gallery and Museum.
Doll
This is a doll of a Finnish woman. It is made of painted wood. The doll is one of a large collection of dolls that were donated to Leamington Spa Art Gallery and Museum.
Doll
This is a doll of an Italian girl. It is made of celluloid and wood, with opening and closing eyes. The doll is one of a large collection of dolls that were donated to Leamington Spa Art Gallery and Museum....
Doll
This doll is possibly a Chinese boy puppet doll. It is made of plastic and has a painted face. The doll's trousers have faded. The doll is one of a large collection of dolls that were donated to Leamington ...
Doll
This is a doll of a Chinese clown in a wicker basket. It is wearing a silk costume. The doll is one of a large collection of dolls that were donated to Leamington Art Gallery and Museum.
Doll
This doll is possibly a Chinese girl puppet doll. It is made of plastic, with a painted face and moveable arms and legs. The doll's custume has faded. The doll is one of a large collection of dolls that ...
Doll
This doll of an old man is possibly a Chinese Mandarin puppet doll. It is plastic with a painted head and hands. The doll's costume has faded. The doll is one of a large collection of dolls that were ...
Doll
This doll of an old man is possibly a Chinese Mandarin puppet doll. It is plastic with painted head and hands, and jewelled hair. The doll's costume has faded. The doll is one of a large collection of ...