Social History — C. 1914-1918
Toy airship
This toy zeppelin is modelled on a World War I German Zeppelin bomber. The first Zeppelin raid on London took place on 31 May 1915, killing 29 people and injuring 60 more.
Zeppelins could reach a top speed of 83mph. They had five machine-guns and carried 2,000kg (4,409lb) of bombs.
- Category:
- Social History
- Object ID:
- 97.44/36
- Object name:
- toy airship
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- Artist/Maker:
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- Production date:
- c. 1914-1918
- Material:
lead, paint
- Measurements/duration:
- H 17 mm, L 85 mm
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- Record quality:
- 100%
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- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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- License this image:
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