Summary
Plush white and pink toy rabbit. 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 December 1998, 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
A white plush toy rabbit with pink inner ears, upper paws and feet. It has two toned black/blue coloured plastic eyes, and simple black stitching creating a nose and mouth. A bright pink satin ribbon is tied into a bow around its neck. There is a white cotton label sewn on the underside of the right foot with 'Jakas Toys' embroidered in red.
More Information
-
Collection Names
-
Collecting Areas
-
Acquisition Information
Donation from Ms Pam Schwarz, 19 Jun 2000
-
Manufacturer
Jakas Pty Ltd, 1-3 Cottage Street, Blackburn, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1960s
-
Inscriptions
Embroidered in red on white fabric label: 'JAKAS TOYS'
-
Brand Names
-
Classification
-
Category
-
Discipline
-
Type of item
-
Overall Dimensions
240 mm (Width), 150 mm (Depth), 500 mm (Height)
-
Keywords
Toys, Australian Design, Australian Manufacturing Industry, Small Businesses, Rabbits