Summary

Plush white and brown toy dog known as 'Playful Puppy'. Part of an archive of unsold stock samples donated by the manufacturer.

Jakas Soft Toys was a Melbourne-based company which designed and manufactured genuine high quality soft toys from 1956. Their range included teddy bears, golliwogs, animals and birds. They ceased production in the late 1990s outlasting many local toy manufacturers competing with cheaper overseas imports.

With children's health and safety in mind, the toys were made from wool and synthetic plush, quality fabrics, non-allergic filling and 'safety eyes'. The Jakas range of soft toys came with care and washing instructions and could be handed down for generations.

Physical Description

Plush toy dog made in a standing position on all four legs known as 'Playful Puppy'. It has a rounded head with a short flat muzzle, elongated body and short tail extended upwards. It has two-toned black/brown coloured plastic eyes, embroidered black nose and black stitching for a mouth. Its body, head and legs are white with brown patches extending from around the eyes to the back of the head. There are two slightly raised areas on either side of its head with a white stripe in front and behind delineating ears. Its tail is also brown and it has an orange satin ribbon tied into a bow around its neck. There is a 'Jakas Soft Toys' label stitched onto the inside of its left back leg.

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