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Photograph - Head of Character Bear 'Cynthia', Melbourne, 24 May 1967
Reg. No: MM 132391
- Summary:
- Black and white photograph showing the life size head of the bear character 'Cynthia' who appeared in a children's television program produced by Channel 9.
This photograph relates to products and promotions of the L.J. Sterne Doll Company (1939-1971), a Melbourne doll and toy manufacturer founded by Austrian migrants Leo and Hilda Sterne. - Description:
- Black and white photograph.
- Description Of Content:
- Life size model head of children's character 'Cynthia' bear positioned on a stand. The bear head has large eyes with eyelashes, a shiny nose, open mouth and a large bow around ears. There is a frilled cape around the neck and shoulder area with a protective sheet underneath and part of the stand showing.
| Discipline: | History |
| Dimensions: | 90 mm (Height), 127 mm (Width) |
More information
| Tagged with: | children s folklore, german communities, german immigration, manufacturers, television production, austrian immigration, television broadcasters |
| Themes this item is part of: | Childhood & Youth Collection, Images & Image Making Collection, Working Life & Trades Collection |
| Primary Classification: | COMMUNICATIONS |
| Secondary Classification: | Television Programming & Production |
| Tertiary Classification: | performers |
| Inscriptions: | Stamped on back in purple ink: '24 MAY 1967' |
| Format: | Photograph: Black & White |
| Commissioned By: | L.J. Sterne Doll Co., Carlton, Victoria, Australia, 1967 |
| Place & Date Depicted: | Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 24 May 1964 |
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