Whimmy Diddle (HC1066)
Catalogue Record
Collection
Maker
Title
Whimmy Diddle
Made in
Laxfield
Date
2015
Description
Wooden folk toy consisting of a red propellor attached to the end of a notched stick, jointed at an obtuse angle to a blue handle. A separate hand-held stick is used to rub the notched section of the toy and turn the propellor.
Materials and techniques
Painted and varnished wood; sawn and planed softwood; notches carved with knife; some drilling.
Dimensions
length: 18.9cm
width: 7.1cm
depth: 1.2cm
Object number
HC1066
Category
Credit
Gifted to Crafts Council by the maker.
Maker's statement
Part of my making is related to traditional folk toys - the ideas are traditional - I do my own version The Foxfire group in America is an organisation that encourages folk and ethnic customs.
Ron Fuller, 6 July 2015
Ron Fuller, 6 July 2015
