Toy Car

About this object

Narrative

Commissioned by donor in c. 1986, in Lesotho. Normally these toys have a long handle, for pushing and steering.

Physical description

Toy vehicle made of clothes hangers and typewriter ribbon spools as wheels. Represents a mini-bus, with moveable wheels, a sliding side door, a middle seat that lifts to allow passengers into the back, and a moving luggage rack at top. Construction is open, with wires suggesting walls and seats. Coat hangers are lashed together with wraps of thinner wire.