Placemat, Plasticote Mats: Hobby Horse 513-2, Placemat and Bib Set

Object/Artifact

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Robert Darr Wert & Country Prints

Bib from Hobby Horse 513 placemat and bib set.: Collection of Sara Leeper. Image: PKM
Bib from Hobby Horse 513 placemat and bib set.

Collection of Sara Leeper. Image: PKM

Name/Title

Placemat, Plasticote Mats: Hobby Horse 513-2, Placemat and Bib Set

Description

A bib with a five-color silkscreen print on white linen depicting German painted wood toys. The matching plastic laminated placemat has not been documented. This “Hobby Horse” set was intended for boys. The coordinating “Dolls” set was intended for girls. This set is listed on the 1960 “Country Prints for Christmas” price list. Matching wallhangings, tiles, and Gift Greetings were also produced.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Robert Darr Wert

Role

Artist

Manufacturer

Country Prints

Date made

circa 1960

Time Period

20th Century

Place

Location

Gill MA.

Continent

North America

Dimensions

Height

10 in

Width

9 in

Dimension Notes

Ties: 12” each

Material

Bleached Linen, Textile Ink

Color

Pink, Yellow Ochre, Red, Teal, Black