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Toy; Tri-ang dolls' house, "Metro-Land" suburban style, circa 1930

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Reference number	2004/5070
Description	During the 1920s and 1930s, new residential development took place on the outskirts of London prompted by the growth of suburban railways and road transport. This doll's house, with its mock-Tudor gable roof and small-paned windows, represents the typical style that was adopted for the new housing. The doll's house is from the Tri-Ang Toy range, manufactured by Lines Brothers Ltd in Merton, south London. The front opens to reveal the interior, and this example has battery-powered electric lights in the rooms.
Manufacturer	Tri-Ang
Dates	circa 1937
Collection	Relics
Object type	Toy
Location	Covent Garden The Growth of London
Completeness	74%

Physical description

Dimensions
Attribute Value
Height
450mm
Width
355mm
Depth
280mm
Design
Attribute Value
Material
Wood
People involved

Role Person(s) involved
Manufacturer
Tri-Ang, circa 1937

Dimensions
Attribute	Value
Height	450mm
Width	355mm
Depth	280mm

Design
Attribute	Value
Material	Wood

Role	Person(s) involved
Manufacturer	Tri-Ang, circa 1937

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