Artist/Maker
Britains
(founded 1893)
Artist/Maker
Elastolin
(German, 1904–1983)
Warden's post and two prone soldiers
1909–1940
Wood, composition
Overall: 3 1/2 × 5 7/8 × 3 7/8 in. (8.9 × 14.9 × 9.8 cm)
Jerni Collection, acquired with generous support from Bloomberg Philanthropies, Richard Gilder, and an anonymous donor
2014.31.1556a-c
Description"A.R.P. // Warden's Post" building (a) and two soldier figures (b,c). Red and blue building with sprayed on sand. Soldier figures are laying down holding guns.MarkingsOn bottom of building: "MADE IN ENGLAND"; On bottom of one soldier: "ELASTOLIN // GERMANY"
ClassificationsTOYS
Britains
1939–1945
2014.31.4934a-e
Unidentified artist
1863
1945.580.91
