Ephemera (objects) relating to Beatrix Potter books, c.1952-1977
File
MS. Opie 337
Held in our offsite storage facility
- Peter Rabbit handkerchiefs: Set of three children's handkerchiefs printed with illustrations from Beatrix Potter books, in a cardboard cover with original Harrods paper bag, 1953.
- Peter Rabbit plate: China plate 'Peter ran straight away to Mr. MacGregor's garden' with Peter Rabbit illustrations, 1975.
- Peter Rabbit figurines: 'Timpo Models of The Famous Peter Rabbit Characters', four painted, cast lead[?] character figurines (Peter Rabbit, Timmy Tiptoes, Jeremy Fisher and Jemima Puddle-Duck) in their original box, c.1952.
- Peter Rabbit greeting cards: Box of five greeting cards with Beatrix Potter illustrations, with envelopes, published to assist the Invalid Children's Aid Association, London, n.d.
- Peter Rabbit notepad: Small notepad 'Happy Birthday Peter!' issued for the 75th Anniversary of 'Peter Rabbit', [1977].
- Benjamin Bunny record: 45 r.p.m. record disc 'The Tale of Benjamin Bunny', narrated by Vivien Leigh, the story dramatised with music and full cast, H.M.V. Junior Record Club, [1960s].
- Beatrix Potter wallpaper: Three sheets of paper wall frieze printed with illustrations from Beatrix Potter books, 1952.
Dates
- Creation: c.1952-1977
Extent
1 box
Language of Materials
- English
Shelfmark
MS. Opie 337
Creator
- From the Collection: Opie | Iona Margaret Balfour | nee Archibald | 1923-2017 | book collector and historian of the lore of childhood (Person)
- From the Collection: Opie | Peter Mason | 1918-1982 | book collector and historian of the lore of childhood (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository
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Weston Library
Broad Street
Oxford OX1 3BG United Kingdom
specialcollections.enquiries@bodleian.ox.ac.uk