Casige toy sewing machine
Object No. 85/2577-65
The city of Gevelsberg, where this toy sewing machined was made between 1945 and 1951, was in the part of Germany controlled by Britain after World War II. The victorious Allies destroyed much of Germany's surviving industrial equipment, halved its steel production, and commandeered patents, experts and trade secrets, but toys were among the restricted range of export products that German companies were allowed to make. Note the decal of Swiss hero William Tell - and the expression of the dog that has Tell's legendary target on its head. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allied_plans_for_German_industry_after_World_War_II Debbie Rudder
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Summary
Object Statement
Toy sewing machine, Casige No.121, hand-powered, tinplate, Casige, Gevelsberg, British Zone, Germany, 1945-1951
Physical Description
Toy sewing machine, Casige No.121, hand-powered, tin plate, decorated with cartoon decals of William Tell and a fairy.
DIMENSIONS
Height
160 mm
Width
100 mm
Depth
170 mm
SOURCE
Acquisition Date
23 December 1985
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