Triang Toy Mangle, 1950s
A toy mangle by Triang, dating from the 1950s, my wife's latest acquisition, from Dorchester. The handle for turning the rollers is cast from the same mould used for the steering wheels of Triang pedal cars. When produced, this very sturdy wooden and iron toy would have been firmly aimed at preparing little girls for their future role as housewives!
The three Lines Brothers adopted a triangle as their trademark. Eventually of course, the company became "Triang". They started making toys after WW1 and eventually had 40 companies world-wide, including the famous Hornby, Meccano and Dinky brands. During WW2, they turned their production over to the manufacture of Sten sub machine guns. In 1972 they went into receivership and sold off their companies.
Triang Toy Mangle, 1950s
A toy mangle by Triang, dating from the 1950s, my wife's latest acquisition, from Dorchester. The handle for turning the rollers is cast from the same mould used for the steering wheels of Triang pedal cars. When produced, this very sturdy wooden and iron toy would have been firmly aimed at preparing little girls for their future role as housewives!
The three Lines Brothers adopted a triangle as their trademark. Eventually of course, the company became "Triang". They started making toys after WW1 and eventually had 40 companies world-wide, including the famous Hornby, Meccano and Dinky brands. During WW2, they turned their production over to the manufacture of Sten sub machine guns. In 1972 they went into receivership and sold off their companies.