Construction set
Classification(s):
Wood
Date: c.1951 - 1976
Organisation: Standard Works
Dimensions:
64 × 329 mm (6.4 × 32.9 cm)
Medium: Wood
Object number: W457G
Place of Production:England
Title:Timbabild
DescriptionWooden ‘Timbabild’ construction set by Standard Works, manufactured in Gloucester, England. The set comprises wooden storage box, instructional leaflet, varying sizes of wooden strips and grooved hinge pieces. The instructional leaflet advises “a great number of models can be made from this set and if care is taken not to force the strips into the grooves, but to put the corners in first and slide the strips into position it will last indefinitely’.
ProvenanceThis object was originally acquired from The Primavera Gallery, London.
This object was originally acquired for the Inner London Education Authority’s (ILEA) ‘Circulating Design Scheme’ collection.
The collection was instigated by the London Country Council (later the Greater London Council) and the Council of Industrial Design (COID). The collection’s original purpose was concerned with the teaching and dissemination of modern, ‘good design’.
The collection was established in 1951/52 as the ‘Experiment in Design Appreciation’, later renamed the ‘Circulating Design Scheme’.
The Circulating Design Scheme lent boxed showcases to London schools. The showcases contained handling objects, material samples and interpretation on a specific subject.
COID withdrew its involvement in the Scheme in 1957. After which time, it was managed exclusively by the London County Council from 1957-1963.
After the administrative restructuring of London authorities, the Scheme was jointly managed by the Greater London Council and the Inner London Education Authority (ILEA) from 1963 – 1976.
The Scheme was operational until 1976 when the collections were withdrawn from circulation. ILEA was abolished in the late 1980s and the collection was donated to Camberwell College of Arts in 1989/90.
ILEA was responsible for secondary and tertiary education in the inner London boroughs, this included Camberwell.
This object was originally acquired for the Inner London Education Authority’s (ILEA) ‘Circulating Design Scheme’ collection.
The collection was instigated by the London Country Council (later the Greater London Council) and the Council of Industrial Design (COID). The collection’s original purpose was concerned with the teaching and dissemination of modern, ‘good design’.
The collection was established in 1951/52 as the ‘Experiment in Design Appreciation’, later renamed the ‘Circulating Design Scheme’.
The Circulating Design Scheme lent boxed showcases to London schools. The showcases contained handling objects, material samples and interpretation on a specific subject.
COID withdrew its involvement in the Scheme in 1957. After which time, it was managed exclusively by the London County Council from 1957-1963.
After the administrative restructuring of London authorities, the Scheme was jointly managed by the Greater London Council and the Inner London Education Authority (ILEA) from 1963 – 1976.
The Scheme was operational until 1976 when the collections were withdrawn from circulation. ILEA was abolished in the late 1980s and the collection was donated to Camberwell College of Arts in 1989/90.
ILEA was responsible for secondary and tertiary education in the inner London boroughs, this included Camberwell.
Notes
This object was circulated to London schools as part of the Inner London Education Authority’s (I.L.E.A) Circulating Design Scheme, which operated from 1951-1976. The Timbabild model building set featured in the ‘Design for Play Children’s Toys’ group in case number 2. The boxed showcase explores children’s toys for children aged 5 and over, suggesting this age group play “complicated games and are able to use their minds and hands to make many things”. The showcase encourages the viewer to ask the following questions when considering the suitability of a toy. Is it suitable for the age? Is it safe? Will it last? This object was originally acquired from The Primavera Gallery, London. The associated record card indicates the boxed showcase was in use from 1970-76. Original photograph of boxed showcase by an unknown photographer.
This object was originally acquired from The Primavera Gallery, London.
This object was circulated to London schools as part of the Inner London Education Authority’s (I.L.E.A) Circulating Design Scheme, which operated from 1951-1976. The Timbabild model building set featured in the ‘Design for Play Children’s Toys’ group in case number 2. The boxed showcase explores children’s toys for children aged 5 and over, suggesting this age group play “complicated games and are able to use their minds and hands to make many things”. The showcase encourages the viewer to ask the following questions when considering the suitability of a toy. Is it suitable for the age? Is it safe? Will it last? This object was originally acquired from The Primavera Gallery, London. The associated record card indicates the boxed showcase was in use from 1970-76. Original photograph of boxed showcase by an unknown photographer.
This object was originally acquired from The Primavera Gallery, London.