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About this object

  • Maker:

    Grant, Henry

  • ID:

    HG1471/30

  • Production date:

    1953-12

  • Location:

    In Store

  • Potential customers looking at the Christmas window display at Selfridges in December 1953. A mannequin cast as Gulliver is used to advertise the third floor toy department and entice customers into the store. The mannequin was automated and his hand and head moved. Selfridges has become synonymous with exciting and innovative window displays.

  • Measurements

    6x6

  • Materials

    cellulose acetate

  • Rights Credit

    © Henry Grant Collection/Museum of London

  • Last Updated

    2024-03-18

FURTHER INFORMATION
  • NUMBER OF ITEMS

    1

  • STATUS

    permanent collection

  • CREDIT

    Purchased through the assistance of the V&A Purchase Grant Fund.

  • COPYRIGHT HOLDER

    Museum of London

  • Related place

    Kensington and Chelsea (depicted)

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