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2007/110/12 Toy echidna, screenprinted cotton, designed by Adrienne Higgs, made by Scribbly Graphics, Thirlmere, New South Wales, c. 2000. Click to enlarge.
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Scribbly Graphics toy echidna

Made from screen-printed cotton, this toy echidna was designed by graphic artist, Adrienne Higgs, as part of her range of children's clothing and accessories, 'Scribbly Graphics'. She established the company in 1978, designing printed paper items before turning to fabric printing in the early 1980s. In 1987, Higgs' husband, Norman, joined the business to manage production. His arrival coincided with a decision to concentrate on a range of children's clothing with colourful designs illustrating …

Summary

Object No.

2007/110/12

Object Statement

Toy echidna, screenprinted cotton, designed by Adrienne Higgs, made by Scribbly Graphics, Thirlmere, New South Wales, c. 2000

Physical Description

Toy echidna, screenprinted cotton, designed by Adrienne Higgs, made by Scribbly Graphics, Thirlmere, New South Wales, Australia, c. 2000

A toy echidna made from green cotton screenprinted with dark green quills, black and white eyes, and green cheeks. The black cotton nose and four black felt feet have been applied separately.

Marks

Printed onto the base is the text: 'Australian echidna/ © Scribbly Graphics/ Polyester filling'.

Short URL

https://ma.as/367835

Dimensions

Height

110 mm

Width

155 mm

Source

Credit Line

Gift of Adrienne Higgs, 2007

Acquisition Date

22 August 2007

Cite this Object

Harvard

Scribbly Graphics toy echidna 2022, Museum of Applied Arts & Sciences, accessed 27 March 2023, <https://ma.as/367835>

Wikipedia

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