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Renate Müller toy hippopotamus

Creator: Renate Müller
Offered by: Bloomberry

Description
A therapeutic handmade toy hippopotamus by German designer Renate Müller. It is made of stuffed burlap with blue and red leather details.

Renate Müller (born 1945) studied at the Sonneberg Polytechnic for Toy Design, where she learned about toy animals that could be used therapeutically for children with a physical or mental disability. Inspired by this, se began to create brightly colored toy animals, which were debuted at the 1967 Leipzig Trade Fair.

More Information

Documentation:	Documented elsewhere (similar item)
Origin:	Germany
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	burlap, leather
Condition:	Good. Good vintage condition
Creation Date:	1970s
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Mid Century
Patterns:	Modern
Dealer Reference #:	8277
Incollect Reference #:	687386

Dimensions

W.	30.31 in;	H.	14.96 in;	D.	11.81 in;
W.	77 cm;	H.	38 cm;	D.	30 cm;

Shipping Information:

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Message from Seller:

Bloomberry, located in Meerssen, Netherlands, offers a curated collection that blends architecture, art, and design, with an emphasis on craftsmanship and the marks of time. For inquiries or worldwide shipping, contact patricia@bloomberry.eu or call +31 650 502 753.