Batteries not Included - Exhibition: Toy Town

Vicki Thomas; Victoria Davies

Batteries not Included - Exhibition: Toy Town

Vicki Thomas, Victoria Davies (Other)

Art & Design

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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.

Original language	English
Publication status	Published - 20 Jul 2014
Event	Batteries not Included: Toy Town - Gallery 3 Guildhall Museum, Northampton, United Kingdom Duration: 20 Jul 2014 → 5 Oct 2014

Bibliographical note

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.

Keywords

Toy Town
Northampton
plastics
play
toy design

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Batteries not Included - Exhibition: Toy Town

Abstract

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The Creative Benefits of Play

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Batteries not Included - Exhibition: Toy Town

Abstract

Bibliographical note

Keywords

Access to Document

Other files and links

Fingerprint

Activities

The Creative Benefits of Play

Avenue Gallery

Collective collaboration Gallery

Sue Ryder - Knowledge Transfer Partnership

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