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Batteries not Included - Exhibition : Toy Town

Thomas, V. and Davies, V. (2014) Batteries not Included - Exhibition : Toy Town. Exhibit at: Batteries not Included. Gallery 3 Guildhall Museum, 2014-07-20 - 2014-10-05.

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Abstract:
Batteries not Included was a two part exhibition housed in Gallery 2 and 3 from 20th July to 5th October 2014. One half of the exhibition explored the history of the toy industry in Northamptonshire, one of the largest industries in the region during the 2nd half of the 20th century. The other half dealt with the history of toys in general and specific topic such as gender specific toys, building toys and role playing toys. Toy Town about Northamptonshire was housed in Gallery 3 allowing this part of the exhibition to be considered as a stand-alone exhibition whilst still being part of the exhibition as a whole.
Additional Information:
VickiThomas researched and wrote the company history of the local toy forms involved in Toy Town Section of the exhibition. She worked with the Museum's curator with sourcing the exhibits.
Uncontrolled Keywords:
Toy Town, Northampton, plastics, play, toy design
Creators:
Thomas, V. and Davies, V.
Faculties, Divisions and Institutes:
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Date:
20 July 2014
Date Type:
Publication
Journal or Publication Title:
Batteries not Included : Toy Town
Event Title:
Batteries not Included
Event Dates:
2014-07-20 - 2014-10-05
Place of Publication:
GBR
Event Location:
Gallery 3 Guildhall Museum
Language:
English
Status:
Published / Disseminated
Refereed:
No
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