| Repository | University of Roehampton: Archives and Special Collections |
| Level | Item |
| Reference Number | RC/1/5/7 |
| Alternate Reference Number | RC/3/6 |
| Creator Name | Richmal Crompton; Richmal Ashbee (niece of Richmal Crompton); and Richmal Ashbee's heirs |
| Title | [Richmal Crompton] Red toy lorry [belonging to Richmal Ashbee? niece of Richmal Crompton] created by Lledo Models and promoting [Richmal Crompton's] William stories |
| Date | c1990s |
| Extent | 1 artefact |
| Description | Toy in the shape of an early-20th Century style lorry. The lorry is painted red, with gold and black details. The side of the lorry contains reproductions of early-20th Century covers of "Happy Mag." [that show Thomas Henry's illustrations of William stories]. The side of the lorry also contains the words "A New William Story Every Month: Geo. Newnes & Sons Ltd, Publishers".
The toy lorry is in its original packaging.
The toy lorry was created as part of the "Promotional Models" range by Lledo Models, Enfield, [London], and was designed and commissioned by R & I Promotions Ltd, Gingers, Southport. |
| Physical Description | The toy lorry is made of metal and plastic. It is 10cm x 4.5cm x 3cm.
The box the toy lorry is packaged in is made of cardboard and plastic. The box is 14.5cm x 6.5cm x 4cm. |
| Access Status | Open |
| Copyright | Copyright to be determined. |
| Related Material | Another toy lorry in the collection can be found in RC 381. |