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The Twentieth Century: 1940s and 50s theme loan boxes

Our loan boxes are a great way of bringing a little bit of the museum into your classroom.

Boxes in this theme contain a wide range of useful resources and can be used to inspire a range of classroom activities with enjoyment and fun.

Our loan boxes based on The Twentieth Century; 1940s and 50s theme include:

  • 1940s and 50s Toys and Books

  • 1940s Domestic Loan

  • 1950s Domestic Loan

  • 1950s Dolls House with Furniture

  • 1950s and 1960s Artefacts

  • Traditional Indoor Games

  • Coronation Loan 1937 and 1953

  • Metal Clockwork Train

  • Kitchen Scales

This theme consists of any two of the above loan boxes. If selected, the two loan boxes will be treated as a single loan.

Please quote your preferred choice of boxes on your booking form. All boxes are subject to availability.

What's in a box?

Listed below are the replica objects found in one of our The Twentieth Century; 1940s and 50s boxes*.

  • Teapot

  • 'Dolly Varden' Cup and Saucer

  • Toasting Fork

  • Potato Chipper

  • Crumb Brush

  • Glasses and case

  • Utility Shoes

  • Housecoat

  • Camera in case

  • Books and Magazines

For more information or advice about the use of any of our objects, please contact us.

* The contents of our loans varies between boxes and occasionally it may be necessary to remove or replace items.