About the product
Date of repair
Ref. number
266
Repairer
Annette Lancaster
Brand
Unknown/n.a.
Kind of product
Cuddly toy / Stuffed toy / Plushie / Soft toy
About the repair
(Estimated) Year of production
1924
Model, type number and/or serial number
Kangaroo
Defect found
Head detached and foot repairs needed. Need to Replace head, replace feet,repair holes , replace joey’s eyes, soften leather in this 100 year old kangaroo with joey.
Problem description + probable cause
Head detached and hoping it can be re-attached. Metal sticking out of feet. Replace head, replace feet,repair holes , replace joey’s eyes, soften leather.
Has the product been repaired?
Yes
What did you do to repair it?
This toy was made from natural material back in the 1900s. This kangaroo is 125 years old. And made from kangaroo skin. Stitching was very compromised. Out of scrap calico, I created biscuits. I slid them under the skin and fabric, glued in place. Once dried, I close the hole and glued the other sides into place.
Where the head, tail and feet had worn was where the metal rods had worn the fabric and skin bare. Re stuffed over rods then placed calico over and glued into place. Tried hard to restore empatheticaly so as to not distract from its originality.
Where the head, tail and feet had worn was where the metal rods had worn the fabric and skin bare. Re stuffed over rods then placed calico over and glued into place. Tried hard to restore empatheticaly so as to not distract from its originality.
Reparability of product (1 = difficult, 10 = easy)
3
Did you use repair information?
No, didn't look for it
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