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Donald Duck, Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and Pluto
Donald Duck, Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and Pluto

Donald Duck, Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and Pluto

Maker (British, 1915 - 1940)
Date1935-1939
Object number00000161
NameBeach bucket
MediumTin
DimensionsOverall: 92 x 110 x 100 mm, 0.05 kg
ClassificationsToys, games and souvenirs
Credit LineANMM Collection
DescriptionA tin beach bucket decorated with the Disney characters Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, Minnie Mouse and Pluto. Made in England during the 1930s by Happynak toys.SignificanceLeisure time at the beach is a quintessential part of coastal life in Australia. Although beach toys have evolved over the years, the joy of playing in the sand with a bucket and spade has changed little.