Lines Bros. Limited, toy manufacturer: records, 1881 1971 Introduction and summary description Creator: Lines Bros Ltd Reference: MOC/LINE Extent: 505 files Context Lines Bros. Ltd., at one point one of the largest toy manufacturers in the world, was registered as a company on 1st May 1919. It was founded by three brothers, Walter, William and Arthur Lines, the sons of Joseph Lines, who, together with his brother George, owned the toy manufactures G&J Lines Ltd. Lines Bros.’ first premises was in Ormside Street, Old Kent Road, London. Manufacturing under the Triangtois trade name, the company was immediately successful, and in 1922 acquired a larger factory at 761 Old Kent Road, London, with additional London showrooms, bought in 1921, at 9, Fore Street. In December 1923, Lines Bros placed a contract for a new purposebuilt factory in Morden Road, Merton, South London, on a 27 acre site. Originally called Triangtois Works, this new factory was later renamed the Triang Works. The late 1920s and 1930s was a period of expansion for Lines Bros., with new product ranges introduced, companies acquired and subsidiary companies formed. The Unique and Unity Cycle Co., which was founded in 1888 and based in Birmingham, was acquired in 1927. In August 1931, as the largest single individual creditor, Lines Bros. took over Hamleys Bros. Ltd. when it ran into financial difficulty. Also in 1931, the Pedigree name was registered by Lines Bros. for their subsidiary dollmaking company based at Merton. International Model Aircraft Ltd. , which pioneered model aircraft production and was also at Merton, was formed early in 1932, and the MINIC range of toy cars and vehicles was introduced in the early 1930’s. In 1932, Lines Bros. acquired the trade names and trade marks of G&J Lines Ltd., and on 7 June 1933, Lines Bros. became a public company. In January 1935, the London showroom moved to 18 New Union Street, EC 2, and in 1937 Pedigree Soft Toys was formed, also operating from Merton. During the Second World War Lines Bros. Ltd. stopped toy production, instead manufacturing a range of munitions and military equipment. After the war, however, Lines Bros Ltd. immediately returned to toy manufacture and continued their programme of expansion. Lines Bros. (South Wales) Ltd. was founded in 1945 based in Cyfarthfa, near Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales. In October 1946 a new factory was opened in Belfast, Northern Ireland for the newlyformed Lines Bros. (Ireland) Ltd. This was called the Pedigree Works, and produced the bulk of the Company's soft toys. W. Pearce (Brentwood) Ltd., a sawmill and woodwork factory, was also acquired. Also in 1946, Lines Bros. Ltd. started on their overseas expansion programme, acquiring Joy Toys Ltd. manufacturers of dolls and soft toys in Whangerei, New Zealand. This acquisition of overseas companies continued for the next 20 years. In 1947, Lines Bros. (Canada) Ltd. was founded, based in Montreal and using the Thistle trademark which had previously been used by G&J Lines. In 1951 Lines Bros purchased fifty percent of the Australian toy company Cyclops, which became Cyclops & Lines Brothers (Australia) Ltd. The remaining 50% of Cyclops was purchased in 1955, and this company in turn took over Moldex Ltd., based in Melbourne. Included in this new acquisition was a range of plastic moulding equipment to produce Triang scale model railways and Pedigree dolls. 1954 saw expansion into South Africa, with the formation of Lines Bros. (South Africa) (Pty.) Ltd. and the takeover of the Jabula Company, Johannesburg. This was followed with new factories in
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Lines Bros. Limited, toy manufacturer: records, 1881 1971
Lines Bros. Ltd., at one point one of the largest toy manufacturers in the world, was registered as acompany on 1st May 1919. It was founded by three brothers, Walter, William and Arthur Lines, thesons of Joseph Lines, who, together with his brother George, owned the toy manufactures G&JLines Ltd. Lines Bros.’ first premises was in Ormside Street, Old Kent Road, London.Manufacturing under the Triangtois trade name, the company was immediately successful, and in1922 acquired a larger factory at 761 Old Kent Road, London, with additional London showrooms,bought in 1921, at 9, Fore Street. In December 1923, Lines Bros placed a contract for a newpurposebuilt factory in Morden Road, Merton, South London, on a 27 acre site. Originally calledTriangtois Works, this new factory was later renamed the Triang Works.
The late 1920s and 1930s was a period of expansion for Lines Bros., with new product rangesintroduced, companies acquired and subsidiary companies formed. The Unique and Unity CycleCo., which was founded in 1888 and based in Birmingham, was acquired in 1927. In August 1931,as the largest single individual creditor, Lines Bros. took over Hamleys Bros. Ltd. when it ran intofinancial difficulty. Also in 1931, the Pedigree name was registered by Lines Bros. for theirsubsidiary dollmaking company based at Merton. International Model Aircraft Ltd. , whichpioneered model aircraft production and was also at Merton, was formed early in 1932, and theMINIC range of toy cars and vehicles was introduced in the early 1930’s. In 1932, Lines Bros.acquired the trade names and trade marks of G&J Lines Ltd., and on 7 June 1933, Lines Bros.became a public company. In January 1935, the London showroom moved to 18 New Union Street,EC 2, and in 1937 Pedigree Soft Toys was formed, also operating from Merton.
During the Second World War Lines Bros. Ltd. stopped toy production, instead manufacturing arange of munitions and military equipment. After the war, however, Lines Bros Ltd. immediatelyreturned to toy manufacture and continued their programme of expansion. Lines Bros. (SouthWales) Ltd. was founded in 1945 based in Cyfarthfa, near Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales. In October1946 a new factory was opened in Belfast, Northern Ireland for the newlyformed Lines Bros.(Ireland) Ltd. This was called the Pedigree Works, and produced the bulk of the Company's softtoys. W. Pearce (Brentwood) Ltd., a sawmill and woodwork factory, was also acquired. Also in1946, Lines Bros. Ltd. started on their overseas expansion programme, acquiring Joy Toys Ltd.manufacturers of dolls and soft toys in Whangerei, New Zealand. This acquisition of overseascompanies continued for the next 20 years. In 1947, Lines Bros. (Canada) Ltd. was founded, basedin Montreal and using the Thistle trademark which had previously been used by G&J Lines. In 1951Lines Bros purchased fifty percent of the Australian toy company Cyclops, which became Cyclops& Lines Brothers (Australia) Ltd. The remaining 50% of Cyclops was purchased in 1955, and thiscompany in turn took over Moldex Ltd., based in Melbourne. Included in this new acquisition was arange of plastic moulding equipment to produce Triang scale model railways and Pedigree dolls.1954 saw expansion into South Africa, with the formation of Lines Bros. (South Africa) (Pty.) Ltd.and the takeover of the Jabula Company, Johannesburg. This was followed with new factories in
Durban, Natal and Mokeni, producing toys and Pedigree carriages, and showrooms in Johannesburg,Durban, Cape Town and Salisbury (in the then Rhodesia).
Lines Bros. also continued to grow in the United Kingdom and Europe. They further extended theUnique and Unity Cycle Co factory in 1950, (later renamed Triang Toys (Birmingham) Ltd.), andthe following year acquired Rovex Plastics Limited of Richmond, renaming it Rovex Scale ModelsLtd, which produced the Triang electric model railway system. In 1954, this moved to a newfactory in Margate, Kent, and the original Richmond facility was used as an overflow for Merton,housing Lines Bros. (Richmond) Ltd. and producing mainly musical toys, later becoming involvedin the development of electronic toys. In 1957, Lines Bros. Ltd. acquired Simpson Fawcett,manufacturers of prams, and moved production from Portsmouth to the Lines Bros. Cyfarthfaworks. The following year, in November 1958, they bought Minimodels Ltd., a Havant companyfounded in 1947 which had introduced its Scalextric racing system in 1957. They also acquiredYoung and Fogg, manufacturers of rubber toys, and the retail chain Youngsters.
In 1959, Lines Bros. purchased a factory at Givors, near Lyons. A year later they acquired Ets. V.B.S.A, a French company making model railways, whose production was transferred to a new factorybeing built in Calais for the newly formed Ets. Lines Freres S.A. Then, in 1962, they took control ofAube Plastique, Paris, and converted it to making parts for these two other Lines Bros. factories.
The first half of the 1960s again saw expansion of the Company. On the 1st January 1960, TriangHouse, Lines Bros.’ showroom at 5354 Haymarket, London was opened, and In 1961 Lines Bros.purchased a controlling interest in J. Schowanek GmbH, a German manufacturer of wooden toys. Abranch of this firm became J. Schowanek Ltd., operating from the Lavant premises previouslyoccupied by W. Pearce (Brentwood) Ltd. Sindy, one of Lines Bros. most famous products waslaunched in 1962, and in the following year Lines Bros. acquired controlling interests in two babycarriage manufacturers; Shuresta (A.Mirecki) Ltd., who produced 'Cumfifolda’ baby carriages and‘Shuresta’ bike stands, and Walker Industries Ltd., which became known as Lines Bros (Dublin)Ltd. In August 1964, Lines Bros. bought Meccano Ltd. and Dinky Toys from Hornby, retaining theLiverpool factory at Binns Road and the Meccano name, but increasing the Meccano range ofproducts. The HornbyDublo range of train sets, which had been manufactured by Meccano, wereconsolidated with Triang’s own railway system and sold to Rovex Scale Models, who continuedproduction under the name Triang Hornby Railways at their factory in Margate. Meccano (France)was also acquired, as was a controlling interest in Steelcraft Ltd., a manufacturer of strollers andfolding baby carriages in Melbourne, Australia, and a 50% interest in Regal Trading, at the time thelargest toy wholesaler in South Africa. By 1966 Lines Bros. had agents in 63 countries andshowrooms in the United Kingdom, Europe, North America, Africa and Australasia.
The late 1960s was a period of consolidation for Lines Bros. In July 1964, Lines Bros. InternationalLtd. was formed to supervise the management of the many international companies within thegroup. The period 1967 to 1970 saw largescale restructuring of the Lines Bros. U.K. operation, inan effort to bring costs under control. The first wave of restructuring was completed by 1968, andresulted in the U.K. subsidiaries being placed into 8 divisions: Triang (which made wheeled toys,bicycles, swings and chutes); Rovex Industries (which made electric toys, train sets, dolls and softtoys); Meccano (producing the Dinky range of cars, trains and Meccano construction sets);Minimodels (most famously manufacturing Scalextric racing sets); Pedigree Prams; Shuresta (alsoproducing prams); Hamleys and Youngsters (the Regent Street shop and about 60 specialist toyretailers across the U.K.) and Wooden Toys. In 1969, the Company underwent further restructuring,with the 8 divisions being further reduced to three: Triang Pedigree, which included Hamleys andYoungsters retail group and Wooden Toys; Rovex Triang; and Meccano Triang.
In the Autumn of 1971, after recording a record £4.5 million loss the previous year, Lines Bros.collapsed and its assets were sold. RovexTriang became Rovex Ltd, and was sold to DunbeeCombexMarx . Triang Hornby Railways continued as Hornby Railways (then, from 1990, as justHornby). TriangPedigree was bought by Barclay Securities and became part of the Barclay Toy
Group, which had been founded in 1971 and which also included Sebel, Chad Valley, Chiltern andChas. E. Methven. The teddy bear range was taken over by Canterbury Bears and the Pedigree SoftToys production manager, Jim Mulholland, set up his own factory in Belfast named Mulholland &Bailie. Within 6 months, Barclays Securities had begun to further dispose of TriangPedigree’scomponent parts, selling the adult cycle business to Raleigh and the wooden toy business to GoodWood Playthings (a company which had been started by Walter Lines when he retired from LinesBros., and which was managed by his daughter Peggy). MeccanoTriang Ltd. gained sufficientfinancial backing to transfer its assets into a temporary holding company known as Maofords Ltd.,which was later renamed Meccano Ltd. and sold to Airfix. Soon after this, on 23 November 1972,Walter Lines, the driving force behind Lines Bros., died at his home in Surrey.
Scope and content
Corporate records, including annual reports (1966 1971) and correspondence with shareholders(1967 1971); Company photograph albums (ca.1932 ca.1975); press and marketing material,including catalogues of Lines Bros. and subsidiary companies' products (1921 1971), retailers' anddistributors' catalogues (1938 ca. 1960), advertisements and promotional material (ca.1935 1971),and trade press coverage (1952 1971); Catalogues and printed material relating to competitors(1881 1960s); War work (1939 1946); Miscellaneous material (1944 1970); Personal material(1939 1948).
Provenance
This collection was acquired by the Museum of Childhood in the late 1970s or early 1980s.
Custodial history
This collection is assumed to have come from a member of the Lines family, as it contains a largeamount of material originally belonging to Walter Lines.
Access
General information on access to material in the archive at the Museum of Childhood is available onthe archive pages of the MoC's website.
Catalogues and indexes
This online catalogue is a complete description of the archive to file level. A typescript catalogue isavailable at the Museum of Childhood.
Restrictions on access
This material is open for researchers to access at the V&A Museum of Childhood, Bethnal Green,during normal office hours. Access is by appointment only. For more information please see theV&A Museum of Childhood's website.
This archive has been arranged into the following series:
The original order of the majority of this collection has been lost. The material has thereforebeen organised into 7 series according to physical format or content, with arrangement into subseries as required. Arrangement within these lower levels has been according to date oralphabetical order, as appropriate. The original order has been retained where apparent, forexample within individual envelopes or files of loose material.
Related Material
Archive and manuscript sources
V&A Museum of Childhood Makers' Files, including: MOC/MATO 43 (Lines Bros. Ltd.),MOC/MATO 44 (Meccano Ltd.), MOC/MATO 48 (Pedigree Dolls and Toys Ltd.), MOC/MATO 49(Sharna Triang Ltd.).
Lines Bros. catalogues in the V&A Museum of Childhood's object collection: B.141:1 to 21995(Hamleys 'Triang Toys for Christmas', ca.1960), B.1421995 (Triang Railways, 1963), B.651996(Triang Hornby railway, 1970), B.661996 ('Hornby Railways 18251975', 1975), B.881996 (Triang, 1966), B.752010 (Triang, 1938), B.762010 (Triang, ca.1938), B.772010 (Triang, 1957),B.782010 (Triang, 1961), B.792010 (Triang Railways, ca.1960), B.842010 (Sindy's Bazaar,1964).
Other related material in the V&A Museum of Childhood's object collection includes a large numberof Lines Bros. toys, and B.742010 (a copy of 'Leading Lines', 1961).
Further information about relevant objects held by the Museum can be found at the V&A's 'Searchthe Collections' website, www.http://collections.vam.ac.uk/
The National Archives, Kew, holds Government records relating to Lines Bros. Ltd., including; BT177/1131 and 1132 (records of the Board of Trade relating to Government funding for building inCyfarthfa, South Wales, 19441966); BT 258/1382 and 1383 (correspondence between the Board ofTrade and Lines Bros., 19531967); HO 192/1524 (Home Office Ministry of Home Security papersrelating to highexplosive damage to Lines Bros. factory at Merton, Feb. 1944).
Merseyside Maritime Museum, Maritime Archives and Library holds the corporate records ofMeccano Ltd.
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Detailed catalogue
Corporate Records, 1966 Sept 1971
Reference: MOC/LINE/1Extent: 4 files in 2 subseriesScope and contentThis series contains material relating to the corporate governance and reporting of the Lines Bros.Group, including material produced by the Lines Bros. board.ArrangementThis material has been divided into two subseries;Directors' Annual ReportsCorrespondence with Shareholders
Directors' Annual Reports, 1966 1970Reference: MOC/LINE/1/1Extent: 3 filesScope and contentThis subseries contains annual reports published by the Lines Bros. GroupArrangementThis material has been arranged by the archivist in chronological orderReference Description DatesMOC/LINE/1/1/1 Annual Report 1965
Correspondence with shareholders, 1967 Sept 1971Reference: MOC/LINE/1/2Extent: 1 folderScope and contentThis subseries contains correspondence, notices and reports sent to shareholders by the Chairmanof Lines Bros.ArrangementThis material has been arranged in chronological orderReference Description DatesMOC/LINE/1/2/1 Correspondence
1 folder1967 Sept 1971
Includes Chairman's interim reports to shareholders, preliminaryresults, notices of resolutions and extraordinary resolutions proposedat the annual general meeting, and notice of appointment, for theperiod leading up to and including the liquidation of the Company.Also includes blank forms of proxy.
Company Photograph Albums, ca. 1937 1970sReference: MOC/LINE/2Extent: 50 files
Scope and contentThis subseries contains black and white photographic prints, black and white transparencies, asmall number of colour transparencies, and a small amount of correspondence and press cuttings,mounted into photograph albums and with some loose photographs. The subjects depicted includethe interiors of factories and the production of Lines Bros. products, the production of munitionsand other military equipment, royal visits to Lines Bros. factories, and stands at trade fairs.ArrangementThis material has been arranged into broadly chronological orderReference Description DatesMOC/LINE/2/1 International Model Aircraft Ltd.
Album containing 22 black and white photographic printsca.1947
Shows the manufacture of a variety of products in a number ofdepartments, including; the Design and Experimental Dept. DrawingOffice, Prototype Construction Section and Engine DevelopmentSection; the Pattern Shop; Woodwork Dept.; Toolroom; ModelEngine Dept.; Tropical Packing Dept.; FROG mkV Shop; PlasticCars Dept.; the Hot Press Section; Injection Moulding Dept.; HandPress Dept.; Power Press Section; Packing and Despatch Dept.
MOC/LINE/2/2 International Model Aircraft LtdAlbum containing 14 black and white photographic prints and 2loose sheets
ca,1947
Duplicate images of MOC/LINE/2/1, apart from one photograph ofthe Hot Press Section. Also includes a typed list of 'I.M.A. FactoryPhotographs'.
MOC/LINE/2/3 Pedigree Soft Toys LtdAlbum containing 13 black and white photographic prints
undated: 1937 1945
Shows the manufacture of a variety of products in a number ofdepartments, including; the Designing and Mould Making Dept.;Moulding Press Shop; Grinding Shop; 'Poured' Doll Shop; PedigreeDolls Shop; Dolls Assembly Shop; Sewing Machine Section; andSoft Toy and Soft Body Doll Shop . Also includes the 16 foot towedaerial targets in production.
MOC/LINE/2/4 16ft gliderAlbum containing 6 black and white photographic prints
undated: 1939 1945
Shows 16ft towed aerial targets in production at the Pedigree SoftToys factory, Merton.
MOC/LINE/2/5 L.B. [Lines Bros] Ltd. War Work, 32ft gliderAlbum containing 33 black and white photographic prints and 1letter
undated: 1939 1945
Shows 32ft towed aerial targets in production at the Merton factory,in flight and landing at Oakley Aerodrome, and being loaded forshipment. Also correspondence from the Ministry of AircraftProduction.
MOC/LINE/2/6 TG 32 (contd.) [32ft towed glider]Album containing 4 black and white photographic prints
undated: 1939 1945
Shows 32ft towed aerial targets in production at the Merton factory.
MOC/LINE/2/7 L.B. [Lines Bros] Ltd. Shell Factory M.O.S.Album containing 32 black and white photographic prints
Mar 1941 ca.1945
Shows construction and fittingout of shell factory, munitionsproduction and explosive cartridges in detail. Includes 254 FuseSection, again showing production and detail of fuses.
MOC/LINE/2/8 L.B. [Lines Bros] Ltd. Shell FactoryAlbum containing 31 black and white photographic prints
Mar 1941 ca.1945
Duplicate of album MOC/LINE/2/7.
MOC/LINE/2/9 I.M.A. Merton and Bletchingly FactoriesAlbum containing 16 black and white photographic prints
undated: 1939 1945
Shows production of 16ft. gliders and other munitions.
MOC/LINE/2/10 H.M King George VI visiting Lines Bros. factory,Merton, June 10th 194119 black and white photographic prints, envelope and letter
10 June 1941
King George VI being shown around factory by Walter Lineschatting to workers. Some with Ministry of Information captions onreverse. Also includes correspondence to Wimbledon BoroughNews.
MOC/LINE/2/11 Photographs, 19394519 black and white photographic prints
1939 1946
Includes King George VI being shown around factory [duplicateimages of MOC/LINE/2/10], women producing model aircraft[assumed to be for military use], a Lines Bros. trade stand displayingwinged targets, and German soldiers being held under guard.
MOC/LINE/2/12 L.B. [Lines Bros] Ltd. War Work 1939 , Aircraft,Vickers Hawkers etc.Album containing 42 black and white photographic prints, presscutting and correspondence
1939 1945
Photographs of components manufactured by Lines Bros. for HawkerHurricane and Tornado, and Vickers Wellington aircraft including;magazines, attachment plates, gunner's seat, assembly 'X', bombconversion gear, rudder lever, Eastco metal box, Everest pack,Edwards barriers, and Briggs tool box, battery holder and motorbonnet. Also includes photograph of the AC/A welding section, anda press cutting and letter of thanks from the Ministry of AircraftProduction re. rocket projectiles fitted to Typhoon aircraft's wings.
MOC/LINE/2/13 Aircraft, Vickers Hawkers etc.Album containing 10 black and white photographic prints
1939 1945
Photographs of assembly lines with women manufacturingcomponents for Vickers and Hawker aircraft, with pictures ofcomponents and completed products. Includes; L Assembly (bombrelease), and 'X' and 'Y' Assembly departments manufacturing rocketprojectiles to be fired from aircraft.
MOC/LINE/2/14 L.B. [Lines Bros] Ltd. Wood and FabricAlbum containing 29 black and white photographic prints
1939 1945
Includes; component parts and models for pontoon and box girderbridge equipment, crates and boxes, charge bags, and passivereflector. Also passive reflector shop and models of the Lines Bros.factory at Merton.
MOC/LINE/2/15 L.B. [Lines Bros] Ltd. MetalAlbum containing 50 black and white photographic prints, 1 presscutting
1939 1945
Components made from metal, including; Lewis gun sights andstands, antitank mines, mortar tail units, ammunition boxes, variousmunitions and barometric destructor units. Also photograph of thebarometric testing section, an aerial view of the Lines Bros. factoryat Merton and press cutting re. propaganda leaflets dropped overGermany by balloon.
MOC/LINE/2/16 L.B. [Lines Bros] Ltd. Metal 2Album containing 12 black and white photographic prints
1939 1945
Components made from metal, including; jacket life lights, steelhelmets and episcope casings [projectors].
MOC/LINE/2/17 L.B. [Lines Bros] Ltd. Sten and Bren, Hispano, OberlikonAlbum containing 24 black and white photographic prints
1939 1945
Including; Sten guns Mk I, II and III, Sten gun components, andBren, Hispano and Oberlikon magazines.
MOC/LINE/2/18 S.G. 3 Department, No. 1967 also Power Pack andAmplifier UnitAlbum containing 29 black and white photographic prints
1939 1945
Including; power pack, amplifier and sectoring components andunits, assembly line and testing room, Project 1967 components(glass and metal assembly), and mine watching instrument.
MOC/LINE/2/19 U & U [Unique and Unity] War Work 1Album containing 48 black and white photographic prints
1939 1945
Metal components and items manufactured by the Unique and Unityfactory including; wheeled ammunition carriers, magazine parts,motorcycle fork assemblies, Johnson carrier components, Sten guns,fuel and vent assemblies.
MOC/LINE/2/20 U & U [Unique and Unity] 2Album containing 10 black and white photographic prints
1939 1945
Metal components and items manufactured by the Unique and Unityfactory including; fuel and vent assemblies, karibiners. Also largemodel of a section of unidentified coastline [assumed to beNormandy].
MOC/LINE/2/21 U & U [Unique and Unity] (contd)Album containing 6 black and white photographic prints
1939 1945
Shows the assembly for the [wheeled] Carriage Ambulance Stretcher,and its demonstration in different positions.
MOC/LINE/2/22 Untitled album [military equipment]Album containing 39 black and white photographic prints
1939 1945
Components and items including; saddle frames loaded andunloaded, wireless handcart mk. II, III and IV, with wheels and skid,and 3" trench mortar barrow.
MOC/LINE/2/23 I.M.A. [International Model Aircraft] Aircraft ModelsAlbum containing 40 black and white photographic prints
1939 1945
Models of British, German and Italian aircraft, manufactured byInternational Model Aircraft at Merton, used for identificationtraining. Also Buckram model silhouettes and a model aerodrome.
MOC/LINE/2/24 L.B. [Lines Bros.] Ltd. Tanks British [and NorthAmerican]Album containing 45 black and white photographic prints
1940 1941
Models of British and North American tanks, assumed to have beenused for identification training. Includes photographs of a tank fort.See also LINE 5/6 for further photographs of tank models.
MOC/LINE/2/25 Tanks, British and AmericanAlbum containing 4 black and white photographic prints
1940 1941
Models of British and North American tanks, assumed to have beenused for identification training. See also MOC/LINE/5/6 for furtherphotographs of tank models.
MOC/LINE/2/26 L.B. Ltd. Tanks, German and French also JapaneseAlbum containing 32 black and white photographic prints
1939 1945
Models of French, German and Japanese tanks, assumed to havebeen used for identification training. See also MOC/LINE/5/6 forfurther photographs of tank models.
MOC/LINE/2/27 Untitled albumAlbum containing 14 black and white photographic prints and press
1940 1942
cuttingsIncludes photographs of Lines Bros. factory at Merton, after beinghit by bombs, 16th August 1940, the Lines Bros. fire brigade andHome Guard training, and official War Office photographs andcaptions, featuring men using Sten guns manufactured by LinesBros. Also press cuttings from national newspapers re. factoryworkers and the war effort in general.
MOC/LINE/2/28 L.B. Ltd. Press GuardsAlbum containing 16 black and white photographic prints andreport
1945
Includes; 'Report on Lines Bros. Power Press Guard Research',outlining research into new designs of power press guards, andphotographs of six different guard designs in use.
MOC/LINE/2/29 Untitled album [Merton Works]Album containing 21 black and white photographic prints
undated:ca.1940s
Photographs showing interiors of various departments andproduction lines in the Lines Bros. Merton factory including: aerialview of Merton factory; the main tool room; paint dipping shop;motor car final assembly; Minic tool room, press shop, clockworkmotor assembly shop and final assembly; chromium and nickelplating shops, pram assembly; saw mill; dolls house and fortassembly, engine and boat assembly and cot and nursery furnitureshops; main showroom and main canteen.
MOC/LINE/2/30 MertonAlbum containing 17 black and white photographic prints
undated:ca.1940s
Photographs showing departments and production lines in the LinesBros. Merton factory [duplicate of MOC/LINE/2/29].
MOC/LINE/2/31 Lines Bros. (Ireland) Ltd.Album containing 20 black and white photographic prints
undated: ca.1947
Departments and production lines in the Lines Bros. Pedigree Works,Castlereagh, Belfast including: the machine shop, iron, paintdipping and spraying, chromium and nickel plating, wheel, pram,carpenters and toy assembly shops; the pram hood and apron sewingmachine department; saw mill; despatch loading bank andshowroom. Also the exterior of the factory.
MOC/LINE/2/32 Lines Bros. (Ireland) Ltd.Album containing 22 black and white photographic prints
undated: ca.1947
Departments and production lines in the Lines Bros. factory.Duplicates of LINE 2/31, except for one additional photograph ofthe Press Shop.
MOC/LINE/2/33 Lines Bros. (New Zealand) Ltd. Whangarei openingAlbum containing 31 black and white photographic prints
1947
The opening of the Lines Bros. Whangarei Factory, September 1947including: guests, celebrations and speeches from staff and theMayor of Whangarei; the exterior of the factory; staff at work onvarious production lines including mask painters, toy and teddy bearfinishing, the frock department and packing section, the mainproduction room and the filling department.
MOC/LINE/2/34 Lines Bros. (New Zealand) Ltd. Chancery St. premises,AucklandAlbum containing 42 black and white photographic prints
1947 1949
Shows various aspects of production at the Chancery St. premises.Also the visit of the Rt. Hon. Walter Nash, Minister of Finance forNew Zealand, visiting the factory in March 1949.
MOC/LINE/2/35 Lines Bros. (New Zealand) Ltd. undated: ca.1947
Album containing 11 black and white photographic printsDepartments, production lines and plant in the Lines Bros. Aucklandfactory including; the toolroom, woodworking and woodworkassembly departments, the Dankhart foursider, the press shop andmetal and parts store, the large Carrier oven and the cafeteria. Manydepartments are still under construction.
MOC/LINE/2/36 Lines Bros. (New Zealand) Ltd.Album containing 7 black and white photographic prints, 1 leaflet
ca.1950
Includes prams, a Lines Bros. (N.Z.) Ltd. stand at a trade fair, and anannotated Pedigree Nibs Chariot leaflet.
MOC/LINE/2/37 Lines Bros. (Canada) Ltd.Album containing 37 black and white photographic prints
ca.1948
Departments, production lines and plant in the Lines Bros. Montrealfactory including: the press parts and imported goods store, tubecutting and bending, sheet metal press shop, strip cutting presses,trike machine shop and brazing section, main shop, motor and pramdepartment and final assembly, tangent wheel department, brightnickel plant, polishing shop, ovens, spray and dipping department,trike and toy final assembly, the finished goods conveyor, wood partassembly and sewing machine department. Also includes 4photographs of P.J. Whitehorn.
MOC/LINE/2/38 Lines Bros. (Canada) Ltd.Album containing 4 black and white photographic prints
ca.1948
Departments and production lines in the Lines Bros. Montrealfactory including; the saw mill, machine section, pram and carassembly, toy and cycle final fitting section.
MOC/LINE/2/39 Lines Bros. (Canada) Ltd. Thistle productsAlbum containing 36 black and white photographic prints
ca.1948
Photographs and drawings of products, assumed to be for marketingmaterial, including; pedal cars, trikes, bicycles, prams, wagons,wheelbarrows, high chairs, cots, desks and pullalong toys.
MOC/LINE/2/40 Lines Bros. (S. Wales) Ltd., Cyfarthfa WorksAlbum containing 13 black and white photographic prints
undated: ca.1947
Departments and production lines in Lines Bros. Merthyr Tydfilfactory, including; the tool room, tube fabrication department, pressshop, pram body section, pram upholstering and sawmill. Also viewsof the exterior of the factory.
MOC/LINE/2/41 Visit of H.R.H. Princess Margaret to Lines Bros. (SouthWales) Ltd. Cyfarthfa WorksAlbum containing 14 black and white photographic prints
1948
HRH Princess Margaret being shown around Lines Bros. Merthyrfactory by Graeme Lines, chatting to workers. Also view of theexterior of the house 'Pen Cae Mawr'.
MOC/LINE/2/42 British Industries Fair, Olympia 1950Album containing 30 black and white photographic prints
1950
Lines Bros. stand and product displays. Also visitors to the stand anda group of women being shown around the Pedigree factory, Merton,by Graeme Lines.
MOC/LINE/2/43 British Industries Fair, Olympia 1951Album containing 38 black and white photographic prints, 3 loosesheets
1951
Lines Bros. stand and product displays. Also HRH Queen Mary, theDuke and Duchess of Gloucester and HRH Prince William ofGloucester, the Duke of Kent and Prince Michael of Kent beingshown the stand by Walter and Graeme Lines. Also the actor Robert
Beatty, playing with toys on the stand. Also 3 loose captions to thephotographs for press release.
MOC/LINE/2/44 British Industries Fair, Olympia 1952Album containing 45 black and white photographic prints
1952
Lines Bros. stand and product displays. Also the Duke and Duchessof Gloucester, HRH Prince William of Gloucester and HRH PrinceRichard of Gloucester being shown the stand by Graeme Lines.
MOC/LINE/2/45 Trade fairs85 black and white photographic prints
1952 1959
Lines Bros. stand and product displays including: Melbourne ToyFair, 1959; the Mayor of Margate at an event to celebrate TriangRailways, June 1959; Triang Toy Fair, Park Lane, London, 1957;Walter Lines presenting awards at the Regent Street AssociationWindow Dressing Competition, 1954; The British Industries Fair1954, 1953 and 1952, including the Duke and Duchess ofGloucester, HRH Prince William of Gloucester and HRH PrinceRichard of Gloucester being shown the stand, Graeme Lines beinginterviewed by the BBC correspondent Brian Johnson. See alsoLINE 2/44.
MOC/LINE/2/46 Jabula factory, Durban, South AfricaAlbum containing 2 black and white photographic prints
undated: ca.1955
Exterior views of the Jabula factory, mounted, annotated andoverpainted, with brown paper overlays.
MOC/LINE/2/47 Nuremberg Toy Fair3 colour photographic prints
undated: 1960s
Lines Bros. prams, Pedigree, Ballerina, Swan and GUI, on stand atthe [assumed] Nuremberg Toy Fair.
MOC/LINE/2/48 Building of Calais factoryAlbum containing 14 black and white photographic prints
Oct 1960 Apr1961
Different stages of construction of the Lines Bros. factory, frominitial markingout of the site to erection of girders and brickwork.
MOC/LINE/2/49 Pedigree Factory and miscellaneous1 colour and 31 black and white photographic prints, 6 black andwhite transparencies in 3 strips
undated: 1950s 1970s
Includes: Colour photograph of Triang products on display withChristmas decorations; interior and exterior of the Pedigree factoryin Canterbury, March 1971, including the production of Sindy,Patch Pony, dolls, soft toys and yachts, and of staff and theManaging Director, Sidney Birch; Triang Toys on display in adepartment store in Wellington, New Zealand; women makingtapestries, children being read to and guests at a corporate event;Walter Lines [with his wife?]; children playing on the GoodWoodGiant Castle climbing frame; Graeme Lines demonstrating thePedigree 'Ballerina' baby carriage at the Dorchester Hotel, London.
MOC/LINE/2/50 Pedigree Factory and miscellaneous12 black and white photographic prints, 23 black and whitetransparencies in 9 strips
undated: 1950s 1970s
Includes: 'Miss Meccano' sitting on a Meccano throne; a largeMeccano horse in the works canteen; a board meeting; interior of thePedigree factory in Canterbury, March 1971, including theproduction of Sindy, Patch Pony, dolls and soft toys and yachts, andof staff and the Managing Director, Sidney Birch; the Duke andDuchess of Gloucester at a trade fair; a Pedigree prams windowdisplay in New Zealand; a Triang trike wrapped for despatch; agroup of men in front of a coach.
Press and Marketing, 1921 1971Reference: MOC/LINE/3Extent: 241 files in 4 subseriesScope and contentThis series contains; catalogues produced by Lines Bros. and its subsidiary companies; cataloguesof other retailers and distributors containing Lines Bros. products; advertisements and promotionalmaterial; and trade press coverage.ArrangementThe original order of this material has been lost. It has therefore been organised into 4 subseries,with material within each subseries arranged chronologically and/or alphabetically by company.
Catalogues Lines Bros. Ltd. and subsidiary companies, 1921 1971Reference: MOC/LINE/3/1Extent: 178 filesScope and contentThis subseries contains printed catalogues and price lists for Lines Bros. products. It includes'preview' copies of catalogues produced for internal use, a number of which have been annotated byWalter and Arthur Lines, noting changes in products and pricing for subsequent catalogues. Alsoincludes memos and other notes and correspondence.ArrangementThis material has been arranged in broadly chronological order.Reference Description DatesMOC/LINE/3/1/1 Baby Carriage Catalogue, 19211922
1 folder1921
MOC/LINE/3/1/2 Toy List No. 5, 192119221 folder
19211922
Hardback preview copy. Includes price lists from May, July, Octoberand November 1921 and January 1922 and image of Ormside Streetfactory.
MOC/LINE/3/1/3 Pedigree Prams List, 19221 folder
1922
Hardback preview copy including promotion for January exhibit atLines Bros. showroom.
MOC/LINE/3/1/4 Pedigree Prams List No. 8, 192319241 folder
1923
Hardback preview copy. Includes covering letter, leather sample cardand wholesale price list, Jan 1923.
MOC/LINE/3/1/5 Leaflet, British Empire Exhibition, 19241 folder
1924
Shows products exhibited at the B.E.E.
MOC/LINE/3/1/6 Toy List No. 10, 192419251 folder
1924
Hardback preview copy. Includes 2 copies of wholesale price listfrom Feb 1925, and photograph of Lines Bros.' Fore Streetshowroom.
Hardback preview copy with annotations. Includes wholesale pricelists from Jan 1925 and correspondence from printers.
MOC/LINE/3/1/9 Toy List No. 12, 192519261 folder
19251926
Hardback preview copy with annotations and 'W.L. Lines' on cover.Includes annotated price list, general correspondence with retailersand draft typescript price lists.
MOC/LINE/3/1/10 List No. 14 Pedigree Prams, 192619271 folder
19261927
Hardback preview copy. Includes list of pram rebates for 1926.
MOC/LINE/3/1/11 List No.15 Triangtois, 192619271 folder
1926
MOC/LINE/3/1/12 List No. 16 Pedigree Prams, 192719281 folder
1927
Hardback preview copy with annotations. Includes printed and draftprice lists [annotated], undated Pedigree Prams catalogue andadvertisement promoting the national advertising campaign forPedigree.
MOC/LINE/3/1/13 List No. 16 Pedigree Prams, 192719281 folder
1927
With annotations. Includes photographs of the Pedigree Pramstesting machine and price list, Jan 1927.
MOC/LINE/3/1/14 List No. 16 Pedigree Prams, 192719281 folder
1927
MOC/LINE/3/1/15 List No. 17 Triang Toys, 192719281 folder
1927
Hardback preview copy. Includes printed and draft price lists andnotes on costings.
MOC/LINE/3/1/16 List No. 17 Triang Toys, 192719281 folder
1927
Hardback preview copy, with some annotations. Includes'Supplementary to catalogue No. 17'.
MOC/LINE/3/1/17 List No. 18 Pedigree Prams, 19281 folder
1928
Hardback preview copy. Includes printed and draft price lists,'Supplementary List of Triang Toys 192829' and short text incatalogue on 'How Pedigree chassis are tested to ensure perfection'.
MOC/LINE/3/1/18 List No. 18 Pedigree Prams, 19281 folder
1928
Includes price list, May 1928.
MOC/LINE/3/1/19 List No. 19 Triang Toys, 192819291 folder
1928
Hardback preview copy with annotations. Also includes sketchdesign for new frontispiece and notes.
MOC/LINE/3/1/20 List No. 19 Triang Toys, 192819291 folder
1928
Hardback preview copy with annotations. Also includes 'NurseryRhyme Cavalcades' booklet, promoting Triang 'FitBits'.
MOC/LINE/3/1/21 List No. 20 Pedigree Prams, 192819291 folder
1928
Hardback preview copy with annotations. Includes price list.
MOC/LINE/3/1/22 List No. 21 Pedigree Folders1 folder
ca. 1928
MOC/LINE/3/1/23 List No. 24 Pedigree Prams, 193019311 folder
1930
Includes retail price list, 1930.
MOC/LINE/3/1/24 List No. 26 Pedigree Prams, 193119321 folder
1931
Hardback preview copy with annotations and 'W L Lines' writteninside front cover.
MOC/LINE/3/1/25 List No. 26 Pedigree Prams, 193119321 folder
1931
Hardback preview copy with annotations and 'A.E. Lines' writteninside front cover. Includes correspondence to dealers, a blankdeferred payment agreement, baby chairs leaflet, retail cash price list,information on easy payment scheme and wholesale price list.
MOC/LINE/3/1/26 List No. 26 Pedigree Prams, 193119321 folder
1931
Includes wholesale price list, Jan 1931.
MOC/LINE/3/1/27 List No. 27 Triang Toys, 193119321 folder
1931
MOC/LINE/3/1/28 List No. 27 Pedigree Prams, 193119321 folder
1931
MOC/LINE/3/1/29 List No. 29 Triang Toys, 193219331 folder
1932
Includes 'Supplement to Catalogue No.29' and FROG leaflet.
MOC/LINE/3/1/30 List No. 30 Pedigree Prams, 193319341 folder
1933
Includes price list.
MOC/LINE/3/1/31 List No. 32 Pedigree Prams, 193419351 folder
1934
Hardback preview copy. Includes typed amendments.
MOC/LINE/3/1/32 List No. 32 Pedigree Prams, 193419351 folder
1934
Includes 'Supplement to Pedigree Prams Catalogue No.32.
MOC/LINE/3/1/33 List No. 33 Triang Toys, 193419351 folder
1934
Hardback preview copy with annotations. Includes 'Triangtois'leaflet and two copies of price key.
MOC/LINE/3/1/34 List No. 34 Pedigree Prams, 19351 folder
1935
Hardback preview copy with annotations. W. Lines' private copy.
MOC/LINE/3/1/35 List No. 35 Triang Toys, 193519362 folders
19351936
Hardback preview copy with annotations. Includes notes for 'brandnew large clockwork car', list of Unique and Unity juvenileproductions, press cutting of advertisement for Selfridges,correspondence between Mr Inglis and W. Lines, typed list of newitems for 1936, a Tool Programme, notes and rough drawings re.product specifications, temporary price list May 1936,correspondence re. design of the British Industries Fair stand, PriceKey to Illustrated Catalogue no.35 (3 copies).
MOC/LINE/3/1/36 List No. 37 Triang Toys, 193619371 folder
1936
Hardback preview copy with annotations. Includes Minic Toyscatalogue, 1936/37.
Hardback preview copy. Includes typescript 'Extra List for 1937Prams and Folders' and 'Extra for Twin Hoods 1937' and typescriptspecifications for new tubular chassis prams.
MOC/LINE/3/1/39 Inserts to Catalogue No. 38 Pedigree Prams, 193719381 folder
1937
Includes Net Cash Retail Price List, Revised Net Cash Retail PriceList, Net Wholesale Price Key, Revised Net Wholesale Price Key,Net Export Price Key, correspondence to wholesalers and retailersand memos from W J Lines re. complaints about products.
MOC/LINE/3/1/40 List No. 39 Triang Toys, 193719381 folder
19371938
Hardback preview copy with annotations. Includes 'FROG SectionalCatalogue No.39A', correspondence from Mr Inglis to W. Lines,price lists, memos re. products, correspondence to representatives re.a competitors tricycle.
MOC/LINE/3/1/41 List No. 39 Triang Toys, 193719381 folder
Hardback preview copy with typed annotations and 'Mr. ArthurLines' written on front cover. Includes 'Pedigree Pedettes SectionalCatalogue No.40B, May 1938', Net export, wholesale and cash pricelists and correspondence to distributors.
MOC/LINE/3/1/45 List No. 41 Triang Toys, 193819391 folder
1938
MOC/LINE/3/1/46 List No. 41 Triang Toys, 193819391 folder
19381940
Hardback preview copy with annotations. Includes: 'Pedigree PetsSupplementary List No.2, 1938/39'; price lists; correspondence withdistributors; typescript list of samples and new goods required forthe British Industries Fair; a summary of an interview with MrRatcliffe from the retailer Marks and Spencer; memos and othercorrespondence re. changes to products, specifications and prices;extras lists; other notes and amendments to designs.
Hard back preview copy with 'M.E. Barber' written on front cover,and clean copy. Includes 'Pedigree Prams Sectional CatalogueNo.44a, January 1940'; export and wholesale price lists andcorrespondence with representatives.
With M. E. Barber written on front cover. Includes leaflet advertisingthe Jones K.L. 44 Crane and 'Triang Toy Supplement No.55, June1948' [two copies].
MOC/LINE/3/1/178 Leaflet, Playskool by Triang Toys1 folder
ca. 1971
Retailers catalogues, ca. 1938 ca. 1960Reference: MOC/LINE/3/2Extent: 30 filesScope and contentThis subseries contains catalogues for retailers selling Lines Bros. products.ArrangementThis material has been arranged by retailer and date, apart from two instances of associated
With page numbers written on front cover and products marked.
MOC/LINE/3/2/21 Franz Carl Weber catalogue, Sommer 1951, Nr.3381 folder
1951
With note and products marked.
MOC/LINE/3/2/22 Franz Carl Weber catalogue, Sommer 1952, Nr.3471 folder
1952
With note and products marked.
MOC/LINE/3/2/23 Franz Carl Weber catalogue, 19601 folder
1960
MOC/LINE/3/2/24 F.A.O. Schwarz Toy catalogue, 19501 folder
1950
MOC/LINE/3/2/25 Hamleys catalogue1 folder
ca. 1938
MOC/LINE/3/2/26 Restcots / Hitchings & Company catalogue1 folder
undated: ca. 1950
With Pedigree baby carriages.
MOC/LINE/3/2/27 Gamages 1960 Book of Model Trains, Ships, Aircraft,Cars etc.1 folder
1960
MOC/LINE/3/2/28 Lees Hobby Supplies Inc.1 folder
ca. 1960
With Scalextric and other Triang models. Also includes coveringnote associated [?] with it.
MOC/LINE/3/2/29 Kensistas gift books1 folder
ca. 1958
Gift books and leaflet for items which could be acquired withKensistas cigarettes gift certificates.
Advertisements and Promotional material, ca. 1935 ca. 1971Reference: MOC/LINE/3/3Extent: 26 filesScope and contentThis subseries contains printed and proof advertisements, photographic material and press releasesused for publicity for Lines Bros. products.ArrangementThe original order of this material has been lost. It has therefore been arranged in chronological
Targeted at retailers, advertising the range and its new magic nylonhair, with information about the proposed national advertisingcampaign for the range.
'Miniature' magazine, printed by Lines Bros. in conjunction withWoman magazine, to promote 'Elizabeth', the Pedigree dressmakingdoll. Contents include dress patterns designed by Veronica Scott,tips of sewing technique and advertisements for other Lines Bros.products. Also includes a slip promoting the magazine.
MOC/LINE/3/3/6 Magazine, Australian Sportsgoods and Toy Retailervol.18, No.11 folder
Jan 1955
Including advertisement for Cyclops & Lines Bros. (Aust.) Ltd. onp.42.
MOC/LINE/3/3/7 Magazine, Australian Sportsgoods and Toy Retailervol.18, No.51 folder
May 1955
Including advertisement for Triang products on p.70.
Front cover, including photograph and information on Lines Bros.(Canada) 'Jet' trike.
MOC/LINE/3/3/9 Looking Backwards and Looking Forwards1 item
1958
A short history of Lines Bros. Ltd. and its subsidiary companies,written by Walter Lines, including photographs of factory interiors,products and other notable events.
Flyer advertising pedalcar and tricycle races, sponsored by LinesBros. (S. Africa) (Pty.) Ltd., held at the Kings Park Cycle Track,Durban. Includes a Triang Railways leaflet advertising the rangemanufactured in South Africa.
Magazine advertisement, assumed to be for the South Africanmarket.
MOC/LINE/3/3/14 Advertisement and proof, Triang 'Regent and 'Nocturne'doll's prams1 folder
undated: 1960s
Press advertisement in both largescale proof and printed versions.
MOC/LINE/3/3/15 Publicity programme, Lines Bros. and Les EtablissementsGUY (Triang GUI)1 folder
1960
Includes correspondence and information re. proposed publicity andadvertising campaign, mockups of brochures and black and whitephotographic prints of mockedup advertisements.
MOC/LINE/3/3/16 Booklet, '2e Championnat de Belgique SlalomAutomobile'1 folder
Sept 1960
Includes advertisement for Triang Scalextric.
MOC/LINE/3/3/17 Leading Lines No.71 item
Dec 1961
Internal magazine, produced by Lines Bros. sales department,including short articles on the staff training schemes at Rovex ScaleModels Ltd. and Hamleys toy shop, news from overseas subsidiarycompanies and an editorial by Graeme Lines. Also includesphotographs of various marketing and promotional events andactivities. Another example of 'Leading Lines' (no.4, Jan 1961) isheld in the Museum of Childhood's object collection, ref. B.742010.
MOC/LINE/3/3/18 The Perambulator Gazette & Nursery Trade vol.XCINo.1,1261 folder
Includes press releases with accompanying black and whitephotographs for the Festival of Great Britain Fair, 1968, showing amultistorey car park constructed from Meccano, the release ofPocket Meccano, the Meccano power tool and puzzle maker and theDinky 'Apollo Rescue Special'. Also includes: black and whitephotographs of Meccano products; sheets of photographs of new Triang and Meccano products; a Meccano robot [possibly at a tradefair]; children playing with Meccano; completed Dinky models withtheir constituent parts; a black and white transparency of two boysbuilding a large Meccano crane; Meccano and Dinky price lists;catalogues for Meccano, Corgi, Dinky, and Hornby Dublo ranges.Individual photographs from the new product sheets are included inMOC/LINE/3/3/23 and 3/3/26 (black and white photographs) andMOC/LINE/3/3/24 (black and white transparencies)
black and white photographic prints and typescript descriptions forpress release for Triang prams.
MOC/LINE/3/3/21 Photographs, Triang cars and garages1 folder
undated: ca.1970
black and white photographic prints and typescript descriptions forpress release for Triang vehicles including; 'Mighty Minis'; Trianggarages; the 'Fun Buggy'; 'Carnaby' pedal motor; 'Mini Hiway'landrover, racing, and military series; G.T. pedal motor; and displaystands for vehicles.
MOC/LINE/3/3/22 Photographs, desks and easels1 folder
undated: ca.1970
Black and white photographic prints of Triang desks and easels.
MOC/LINE/3/3/23 Photographs, goal post and football game1 folder
undated: ca.1970
Black and white photographic prints and press releases of Triangproducts. Some photographs are included in the new product sheetsin MOC/LINE/3/3/19.
MOC/LINE/3/3/24 Transparencies, new Triang products1 folder
undated: ca.1970
Black and white photographic transparencies of children playingwith Triang products including: easels; bicycles; electrichovercraft; goal posts; rideons; desks; 'Carnaby' pedal motor;sledges; football game; plastic Meccano and dolls and prams. Somephotographs are included in the new product sheets inMOC/LINE/3/3/19.
MOC/LINE/3/3/25 Photographs, wooden toys1 folder
undated: ca.1970
Black and white photographic prints of wooden toys, including the'Safe Wood' hammer pegs, and brick trolley.
MOC/LINE/3/3/26 Photographs, various1 folder
undated: 1950s 1970s
Black and white photographic prints and typescript descriptions forpress releases for mostly Lines Bros. products including; 'Ballerina'and Pedigree prams; climbing frame; Good Wood Toys Ltd. 'HideyHoles' and modern desk and stool; 'HiLift' crane; Dover castle;ironing board and seat; 'Hiway' series; and a line of teddy bears inheavy shadow. Some photographs are included in the new productsheets in MOC/LINE/3/3/19.
Trade Press Coverage, 1922 1971Reference: MOC/LINE/3/4Extent: 6 filesScope and contentThis subseries contains copies of trade magazines with articles relating to Lines Bros. Ltd.ArrangementThe original order of this material has been lost. It has therefore been arranged in chronologicalorder.Reference Description DatesMOC/LINE/3/4/1 British Standard Exporter Index, Sports, Toys Etc.,
Series, 192219241 item
1922
Includes information on Lines Bros. products. Also information onother toy manufacturers, including: Sorbo Rubber Sponge Products,Ltd.; J.G. Franklin & Sons, Ltd. (Rubbadubdub Floating Toys); C.E.
Turnbull & Co., Limited; John Hill & Co.; Britains Limited; Burnett,Ltd.; Hamley Brothers, Ltd.; William Bailey ('Wenebrik' and'Kliptiko'); Roberts Brothers; and Schofield & Sims, Ltd.
MOC/LINE/3/4/2 Sport Goods and Playthings1 item
Dec 1952
Includes articles on Lines Bros. (Canada), 'Coronation' toys and shortpromotional items on Lines Bros. products. Also covering note to W.Lines.
MOC/LINE/3/4/3 Newspaper, Le Journal de la Foire1 folder
Mar 1961
Daily news bulletin for the Lyon International Fair, 1961, includingarticle on 'Scalextric'.
MOC/LINE/3/4/4 British Toys vol.8 No.21 folder
Mar 1962
Includes articles mentioning Lines Bros. trade stand at theNuremberg Toy fair, and advertisement for Triang scooters andtricycles.
MOC/LINE/3/4/5 The Toy & Games Trader vol.4, No.61 item
June 1964
Includes article on Lines Bros. takeover of Meccano.
Includes open letter to Lines Bros. criticising marketing methods ofpedigree prams, and response from H. Quinn, Triang Pedigreemarketing manager.
Competitor files, 1881 1960sReference: MOC/LINE/4Extent: 188 filesScope and contentThis series contains catalogues of, and printed material relating to, Lines Bros.' competitorsArrangementThis material is in alphabetical order according to company name. It is unclear if this is the originalorder, or if the material was arranged in this way after being deposited at the Museum ofChildhood.Reference Description DatesMOC/LINE/4/1 Aberdale Cycle Co. Ltd.
1 folder1950s
Catalogues and leaflets for the Gresham Flyer, with retail price listfor November 1956.
MOC/LINE/4/2 Accles & Pollock Ltd.1 folder
1948 1949
Booklet and flyer, 'Kromo S.A.Q.' tubular cycle components.
MOC/LINE/4/3 Airfix1 folder
July 1964
Copy of the 'Airfix Magazine'.
MOC/LINE/4/4 Ajax Manufacturing Co.1 folder
undated: 1950s
'Playcot' leaflet.
MOC/LINE/4/5 H. & A. G. Alexander & Co. Ltd.1 folder
1957
'Welbilt' Nursery Furniture leaflet and retail price lists.
MOC/LINE/4/6 Amanda Jane1 folder
ca. 1959
Catalogues L1, 'Spring and Autumn Budget Collections', and L4,Jinx and the Collections for 8" Dolls', and wholesale price list andorder form.
MOC/LINE/4/7 Armstrong Cycles Ltd.1 folder
undated: ca. 1960
Catalogue.
MOC/LINE/4/8 Asahi Tsusho Co. Ltd.1 folder
Nov 1958
Price list for children's vehicles.
MOC/LINE/4/9 Ashton Bros. & Phillips Ltd.1 folder
ca. 1957
Catalogues and price lists for 'Osnath' baby coaches.
MOC/LINE/4/10 E. Atkins Ltd.1 folder
1957 1958
Catalogues, leaflets and price lists for the 'Atcraft' range of nursery,summer and occasional furniture and folding baby cars.
MOC/LINE/4/11 Atlas Tool Co. Inc.1 folder
undated: 1960s
Catalogue for HO railway track and accessories.
MOC/LINE/4/12 Barracuda1 folder
undated: 1950s 1960s
Catalogue for diving and watersports equipment, and complimentsslip
MOC/LINE/4/13 A. Baveystock & Co. Ltd.1 folder
1956 1957
Catalogues and leaflets for 'Baveybuilt' nursery furniture, and note toGraeme Lines comparing Baveystock and Pedigree products.
MOC/LINE/4/14 Becklin Ltd.1 folder
ca. 1954
Leaflet for the 'Pakopram' and press cutting.
MOC/LINE/4/15 Bella1 folder
ca. 1960
Catalogue and price lists for the 'Bella' range of dolls.
MOC/LINE/4/16 Bellmann & Co.1 folder
ca. 1960
Catalogue for plastic Christmas decorations.
MOC/LINE/4/17 Bersinger1 folder
1961
Catalogue for toy range.
MOC/LINE/4/18 Besfoldas Ltd.1 folder
1950s
Catalogues and price lists for the 'Royale' range of baby carriages.
MOC/LINE/4/19 Blower Bros. Ltd.1 folder
1953, 1957
Catalogues for 'Easifold' nursery and kitchen furniture.
Leaflets and price lists for junior cycle and tricycle ranges.
MOC/LINE/4/40 Emenee Industries, Inc.1 folder
1964
Catalogue for toys.
MOC/LINE/4/41 Enna Ltd.1 folder
1950s
Leaflets and publicity material for range of nursery equipment.
MOC/LINE/4/42 Evans Products Company1 folder
1957
Catalogue and price list for velocipede range.
MOC/LINE/4/43 Faller1 folder
undated: 1950s
Catalogue for model railway viaduct and tunnel construction kits.
MOC/LINE/4/44 Fleischmann1 folder
undated: 1950s
Catalogue and leaflet, model railway ranges.
MOC/LINE/4/45 Frankonia1 folder
1952
Catalogue for pushchairs.
MOC/LINE/4/46 Garton Toy Company1 folder
1952
Catalogue and price list for wheeled goods range.
MOC/LINE/4/47 Gescha1 folder
undated: 1950s
Leaflet for toy car range.
MOC/LINE/4/48 The A.C. Gilbert Company1 folder
undated: 1960s
Leaflet for the 'American Flyer' stock car race.
MOC/LINE/4/49 Gilgen1 folder
undated: 1950s
Leaflet for pushchairs.
MOC/LINE/4/50 Giordani1 folder
1960
Leaflet for 'Giocattoli' range of toys. Also leaflet for the 'MastroGeppetto / Giochi e Giocattoli' toy shop, Milan.
MOC/LINE/4/51 Graham Farish Ltd.1 folder
undated: 1950s
Catalogue for scale model railway range.
MOC/LINE/4/52 Johannes Graupner1 folder
1960
Catalogue for model aircraft and boats.
MOC/LINE/4/53 J. J. Griffiths Ltd.1 folder
undated: ca. 1960
Poster for 'Helm Toys' range, manufactured in the Helm Studio.
MOC/LINE/4/54 Etablissements Guy1 folder
undated: ca. 1960
Leaflet for 'BabyConductor' car seat.
MOC/LINE/4/55 W.W. Hallas & Son Ltd.1 folder
1957
Catalogue and price list for 'Halsette' range of baby carriages.
MOC/LINE/4/56 Hammant & Morgan1 folder
1955
Catalogue for power control units.
MOC/LINE/4/57 C. H. Hartshorn, Inc.1 folder
1942
Catalogue and export price list for baby carriage, stroller, coachesand beach cart ranges.
MOC/LINE/4/58 Hasa1 folder
undated: ca.1930s 1940s
Catalogue for prams.
MOC/LINE/4/59 O. & M. Hausser1 folder
1930 ca. 1950
Catalogues and price lists for HausserElastolin soldiers and othertoys.
MOC/LINE/4/60 Hedstrom Union Company1 folder
1948
Catalogue for baby carriages.
MOC/LINE/4/61 The Hercules Cycle & Motor Co. Ltd.1 folder
1947
Catalogue, 'Hercules' cycles.
MOC/LINE/4/62 Hersteller1 folder
undated: ca. 1950
Leaflet for 'Baby Combi' folding baby seat.
MOC/LINE/4/63 The HeywoodWakefield Co. of Canada, Ltd.1 folder
1947 1952
Catalogues and price lists for the 'Lloyd' range of folding carriagesand dolls prams. Also the HeywoodWakefield 123rd Annual Reportto Stockholders, 1949.
MOC/LINE/4/64 Hobbies Ltd.1 folder
1954, 1964
Catalogue and 'Hobbies Annual', 1964.
MOC/LINE/4/65 F. Hopper & Co., Ltd.1 folder
1954
Catalogue and price list for Hopper range of adult cycles.
MOC/LINE/4/66 Ideal2 black and white photographic prints
1946
Photographs of drawings of a 'StrollMaster' pushchair.
MOC/LINE/4/67 Irwin Corporation1 folder
1963 1964
Catalogues, including for 'Interior Decorator Set', 'Dandy the Lion'and other ranges.
MOC/LINE/4/68 The James Cycle Co. Ltd.1 folder
1952, 1955
Catalogues for adult and juvenile cycles.
MOC/LINE/4/69 E. Keil & Co. Ltd.1 folder
1957
Catalogue and leaflets for KeilKraft range of flying kits, andcorrespondence outlining strength of company's marketing.
MOC/LINE/4/70 Kenner Products Company7 folders
1958 1964
Includes: catalogues, leaflets, black and white photographs ofproducts and price lists; television schedule for Kenneradvertisements, 1964; planning books for various building sets andconstruction toys. Also department store demonstration kits andpress and marketing information, including newspaper mats, for;'Romp and Roll'; 'Flintstones Building Blocks'; JetShoot Games';'BanjoMatic' and 'PlayaTune'; and the 1964 toy range.
MOC/LINE/4/71 Keystone Manufacturing Co.1 folder
1950
Catalogue for Keystone toy range.
MOC/LINE/4/72 Kf Industries1 folder
undated: ca.1960
Catalogue for power packs for train sets.
MOC/LINE/4/73 Kibri1 folder
undated: 1950s
Leaflet for model railway accessories.
MOC/LINE/4/74 P.M. Knudsens Eftf.1 folder
undated: 1950s
Catalogue for 'P.M.K.' range of baby carriages and prams.
MOC/LINE/4/75 Kohner Bros., Inc.1 folder
1964
Catalogue for 'Kohner Toys' range.
MOC/LINE/4/76 Kroll Bros. Co.1 folder
1952
Catalogue, price list and business reply cards for Kroll 'juvenilefurniture' range.
Catalogue for 'LiLo' range of beach toys, beds and chairs.
MOC/LINE/4/78 LEGO1 folder
undated: 1960s
Leaflet.
MOC/LINE/4/79 Lesney Products & Co. Ltd.1 folder
1963 1964
'International Pocket Catalogue' and 'Collector's Catalogue','Matchbox' series.
MOC/LINE/4/80 LeyghtonPaige Corp.1 folder
1959
Catalogue and price list, LeyghtonPaige and Marnold power packsfor model railways.
MOC/LINE/4/81 Lido Corporation1 folder
1964
Catalogue and price list for toy range.
MOC/LINE/4/82 LifeLike Products, Inc.1 folder
1960
Catalogue for landscaping materials and accessories for modelrailways.
MOC/LINE/4/83 G. & J. Lines Ltd.1 folder
1914
Catalogue, 'List No. 53, Strong British Toys, Season 1914 1915'.Illustrated catalogue, including drawing of the New Model Factory,Down Lane, Tottenham, North London.
MOC/LINE/4/84 The Lionel Corporation1 folder
1959
Leaflet for 'HO Uncoupler ReRailer' for model railways.
MOC/LINE/4/85 James Lloyd & Co. Ltd.1 folder
undated: 1950s
Catalogue for 'Lloyd' baby carriages.
MOC/LINE/4/86 Lone Star Products1 folder
undated: 1950s
Catalogue for 'TrebleOLectric' railways range.
MOC/LINE/4/87 George Maclellan & Co. Ltd.1 folder
undated: ca. 1960
Catalogues for 'SeaEsta' range of airbeds and inflatables.
MOC/LINE/4/88 Manton1 folder
1950s
Catalogue and price list for Manton baby carriages.
MOC/LINE/4/89 Marklin1 folder
1951, 1959
Catalogue, price list and leaflets, model railway and toy car ranges.
MOC/LINE/4/90 Marmet (Sales) Ltd.1 folder
1950s
Catalogues and price lists, baby carriage and 'Hilux' nursery furnitureranges.
Catalogues and leaflet with a cover note for plastic model kits andaccessories and HO electric trains.
MOC/LINE/4/129 Richards, Son and Allwin Ltd.1 folder
1953 1958
Catalogues and price lists for baby carriage range.
MOC/LINE/4/130 Roberts Bros. (Gloucester) Ltd.1 folder
undated: 1950s
Catalogue for Glevum Games.
MOC/LINE/4/131 Rosebud Dolls Ltd.1 folder
1959, 1963
Catalogues for the 'Rosebud' dolls and toys range and 'Kitmaster'railway kits, 1959; six colour transparencies for the dolls range,1963.
MOC/LINE/4/132 Roslyn Baby Cars1 folder
undated: 1950s
Catalogue for perambulator range.
MOC/LINE/4/133 Royal EKA1 folder
1958
Catalogues and price list for perambulator range.
MOC/LINE/4/134 Saarmesse GmbH.1 folder
1962
Leaflet for GermanFrench fair with international involvement.
MOC/LINE/4/135 Schildkrot 'Tortoise' Toys1 folder
undated: 1950s
Catalogues for 'Schildkrot Spielzeug', 'Schildkrot Puppen' and'Schildkrot Gummispielzeug'.
MOC/LINE/4/136 Herbert Scholl Ingenieur1 folder
undated: 1950s
Leaflets for 'Piccolo', 'Maximus' and 'Motomobil' elektromotors.
MOC/LINE/4/137 J. Schowanek KG.1 folder
1957 1960
Catalogues, one annotated with a covering note, with price lists1957, 1958, 1959, 1960 and leaflets for 'HansaFlotte' and 'HansaModelle' ranges.
MOC/LINE/4/138 Schuco1 folder
undated: 1950s
Catalogues for the 'Varianto 3010' range 19551956, 'BigoBello'pluschtiere range and instructions for 'SchucoPatentIngenico' range19521953.
MOC/LINE/4/139 Sebel Products Ltd.1 folder
1953
Leaflet for 'Mobo Toys' range with covering note and price list,'Mobo Circus News' publication, 5 black and white photographicprints of Mobo range products and 'The Story of a Sales Campaign'
publication.
MOC/LINE/4/140 Shuresta Ltd.1 folder
undated: 1950s
Leaflets for the 'Cumfifolda' pushchair 1950, 'Cumfifolda KotKar'and 'Cumfifolda' range with price list 1957.
MOC/LINE/4/141 Simpson Fawcett Co.2 folders
1881 1958
Covering letter to Walter Lines from Barry Simpson, 1958, listing anadvert cutting from Punch 1890 and the following catalogues;'Simpson Fawcett' perambulators 1881; 'Star Baby Carriages' 1890;'Swan Strong British Toys' 19141915; 'The Book of SimpsonFawcett' 1921; 'The Book of Simcett' 1922; 'Simcett Star' baby cars1923; 'Simcett' tubular chassis models 1930s; 'Limousette' babycoach 1933; 'Simcett baby cars' 1939; 'Swan Strong British Toys'19391940; 'Simcett' and 'Star' baby cars 1940 with price list; 'Swan'baby coaches 1949; 'Swan Foldacoaches' 1954; 'Swan' bedfoldersand strollers leaflet 1955; and 'Cygnet' dolls prams by 'Swan' 1957catalogue, leaflet and price list. See also material relating to the StarManufacturing Company [MOC/LINE/4/142], as some Star productswere manufactured under licence by Simpson Fawcett.
MOC/LINE/4/142 Star Manufacturing Company3 folders
1912 1916
Hardback showroom/office copies of catalogues for 'Star Baby Cars'1912, 1914 and 1916, each bound with 'Swan Strong British Toys','Sterling Mangles' and invalid carriages ranges; 1915 copy alsocontains 'Swan' folding cars and 'Rickshaw' catalogues.
MOC/LINE/4/143 Star Modelle (Eric Spivey KG.)1 folder
undated: 1950s
Catalogue for 'Star Models' range of model planes, ships and cars.
Catalogue for 'GymDandy' all steel play gyms and slides
MOC/LINE/4/166 V.B.1 folder
undated: 1950s
Catalogues for railway track system.
MOC/LINE/4/167 Victory Industries Ltd.1 folder
1959
Catalogue, point of sale poster and price list for 'VIP Electric ModelRoadways'; advert cutting for 'Miniature Corvette' from the WallStreet Journal; budget 1959 price list adjustment notice.
MOC/LINE/4/168 Viking Cycles Ltd.1 folder
undated: 1950s
Catalogue for the 'Golden Viking' cycle range.
MOC/LINE/4/169 Vita Pakt Products1 folder
1964
Catalogue and covering letter from George Goodman and Sons withprice list for skates, skateboards and accessories.
MOC/LINE/4/170 Wales Ltd.1 folder
1956 1957
Catalogues for 'Lullabye' nursery furniture 1956, 1957 with pricelists.
MOC/LINE/4/171 Walton and Brown Ltd.1 folder
undated: late1940s
Catalogue for cycle fittings and 'Waltonia' accessories.
MOC/LINE/4/172 B.J. Ward Ltd.1 folder
undated: 1950s
Leaflet for 'Master Models'.
MOC/LINE/4/173 Wavex Engineering Ltd.1 folder
1949
Leaflet for 'Wavex AllStar Wizard' range.
MOC/LINE/4/174 The Wearwell Cycle Company Ltd.1 folder
19531957
Catalogues; 1953 [2 copies], 1954, 1957 [4 copies, one annotated,others with price lists].
Price list for bicycles, tricycles and accessories.
MOC/LINE/4/178 W.I.A.D.1 folder
undated: 1950s
Catalogue (five copies).
MOC/LINE/4/179 William Wilson and Sons Ltd. 1950s
1 folderCatalogues and price lists for the 'Silver Cross' baby coach, 1957,[including advert cuttings for Hunters Woodworkers 'Golden Ace'and Walkers Limited prams] and 1958 but many undated; one folderof loose publicity images, undated.
MOC/LINE/4/180 Wisa Gloria2 folders
19491952, 1961
Catalogues; 1949 [a single page], 1951, 1952, 1961'spielzeugkatalog' and Whitman 'Krazy Ikes' range with two point ofsale posters.
MOC/LINE/4/181 Woodrow and Co. Ltd.1 folder
1950s
Catalogues for the 'Swallow' range of baby carriages.
MOC/LINE/4/182 Wrenn Ltd.1 folder
1958
Catalogues for the 'Trackwork' railway range.
MOC/LINE/4/183 Wyn Products Pty. Ltd.1 folder
1958
Catalogue for 'WynToy' range with point of sale poster for'Hydraulically Operated 10 Ton Dump Truck'.
MOC/LINE/4/184 Young and Fogg Rubber Company Limited1 folder
1958
Catalogue, price list and leaflet for the 'Gartex' range.
MOC/LINE/4/185 YoupaLa1 folder
1958
Catalogue for the 'Youpala' baby range.
MOC/LINE/4/186 Miscellaneous Retailers and Wholesalers1 folder
1949 1961
Catalogues including: Jelmoli Spielwaren; John Ward Ltd. [nurseryfurniture and equipment wholesalers]; Nahrath Spielwaren; Prenatal;Sidley's [baby carriage specialists]; SpielwarenBehle; Unger. Also'Black and Green's Gift Catalogue; copy of the export periodical'Spielzeug und SportBedarf'; and export catalogue and price listsfrom unidentified German company.
MOC/LINE/4/187 Miscellaneous toys and games, New York Toy Fair 19541 folder
1954
Envelope containing variety of catalogues and leaflets, including:Nursery Plastics Incorporated nursery furniture and equipment; KayStanley / ModelCraft; Jolly Blinker Co., Inc.; The Dolly Toy Co.;Hudson Miniatures model car kits; Douglas Engineering, 'Big BuildUp' lifesize construction kits; Orange Products, Inc., 'Logstix'construction sets; TrainRite Toys Moulded Products Inc.; GothamPressed Steel Corporation Games and Toys; Toby Toys; NuCraft ToyCorp.; Handicraft Creators Inc. Also booklet, 'Imported Toys ExhibitPreview, featuring advertisements and articles on nonNorthAmerican toy manufacturers.
MOC/LINE/4/188 Das Spielzeug 91 folder
Sept 1961
European journal for toys, with covering note highlighting pagenumbers of several articles on European toy manufacturers,including Meccano's factory in Givors.
War Work, 1939 1946
Reference: MOC/LINE/5Extent: 14 filesScope and contentThis series contains reports and photographic material relating to the production of equipment forthe military undertaken by Lines Bros. Ltd. during the Second World War that falls outside of theLINE 2 series of photograph albums above. It includes reports and other information supplied bythe School of Tank Technology, Egham, Surrey. It also contains reports on German toymanufacture carried out in 1946 for the British Intelligence Objectives SubCommittee.ArrangementThe original order of this material has been lost. It has therefore been arranged in broadlychronological order.Reference Description DatesMOC/LINE/5/1 Preliminary Report No.5, Pz Kw III
1 folderSept 1942
Includes specifications, diagrams, photographs and commentary onthe vehicle. Produced by the School of Tank Technology.
Includes specifications, diagrams, photographs and commentary onthe vehicle. Produced by the School of Tank Technology.
MOC/LINE/5/4 Preliminary Report No.8, German 4Wheeled Armouredcar (Sd.Kfz. 222)1 folder
Feb 1943
Includes specifications, diagrams, photographs and commentary onthe vehicle. Produced by the School of Tank Technology.
MOC/LINE/5/5 Album, tank montages1 folder
1939 1945
Montages of black and white photographs and some diagrams oftanks, with index to nationality and type. Including German, exFrench, ex Czech, Italian and Japanese tanks.
Black and white photographic prints, including many officialmilitary photographs, showing tanks and other vehicles captured,destroyed on the battlefield or in use, and press photographs.Includes; U.S. official photographs of amphibious vehicles onmanoevres, landing in Naples and being prepared for DDay;specifications and photographs of a model of an L.T.H. (ExCzech)tank, in a realistic setting [box 2]; annotated photos of design detailsof a Pz Kw VI [boxes 1 and 3]; photographs of technical drawings ofGerman 8 and 4wheeled armoured car [box 2]. Also includesphotographs of models of tanks [boxes 1 and 3]. See alsoMOC/LINE/2/24, 2/25 and 2/26 for more photographs of modeltanks.
MOC/LINE/5/7 Photograph, military earthmoving equipment1 photograph
ca. 1944
Largescale black and white photographic print showing a militarybulldozer and mechanical digger moving rubble, possibly after
Allied invasion of Normandy.
MOC/LINE/5/8 Photograph, tank with shovel1 photograph
ca. 1944
Largescale black and white photographic print showing a tank withlarge shovel mounted on the front moving across a muddy field,possibly after Allied invasion of Normandy.
MOC/LINE/5/9 Photograph, military earthmoving equipment1 photograph
ca. 1944
Largescale black and white photographic print showing U.S.military bulldozers clearing rubble in a heavily damaged street,possibly in Caen after Allied invasion of Normandy.
Largescale black and white photographic print of British officialphotograph, with caption on reverse, showing 'an armouredbulldozer driving a road through the bomb craters and rubble, Troarnroad at Bannerville La Campagne'.
MOC/LINE/5/11 Handbook on the Fabrication of Sheet Metal Details1 folder
1944
Issued by the Ministry of Aircraft Production to manufacturersinvolved in aircraft production as guidance. Issued in six sections,each covering a different aspect of production.
MOC/LINE/5/12 Technical drawing, German 4wheeled armoured car1 item
undated: ca.1940
A preliminary drawing for a model, assumed to have beenmanufactured by Lines Bros. for identification training purposes.
MOC/LINE/5/13 Report titled the 'Manufacture of Harmonicas (MouthOrgans) and Accordians"1 folder
ca. 1946
Compiled by Kenneth V. Chidley and Adam Heaton for the BritishIntelligence Objective SubCommittee.
MOC/LINE/5/14 Report titled "The German Toy Industry"1 folder
1946
Report compiled by G. B. Lines and A. Katz for the BritishIntelligence Objectives Sub Committee.
Miscellaneous material, 1944 1970Reference: MOC/LINE/6Extent: 7 filesScope and contentThis series contains catalogues and leaflets for a variety of vehicles which may have been used assource material for ideas for new Lines Bros. products as well as other miscellaneous materialrelating to the toy industry.ArrangementThe original order of this material has been lost. It has therefore been arranged by type and inbroadly chronological order.Reference Description DatesMOC/LINE/6/1 Catalogues, Jack Olding & Co., Ltd.
1 folder1944
Catalogues of earthmoving equipment produced by CaterpillarTractor Co., R.G. Le Tourneau Inc., and the LaPlantChoate
Manufacturing Company, Inc. sent to Lines Bros by Jack Olding &Co., in relation to models in the 'Minic' range. Also includescovering letter.
MOC/LINE/6/2 Journal, Science Et Vie L'Automobile et laMotocyclette1 folder
1950
Includes information and specifications on different types andmodels of vehicle, with annotations next to models of scooters,p.146.
MOC/LINE/6/3 Leaflets, lawnmowers1 folder
1950s
Leaflets for the Suffolk Iron Foundry Ltd. and Qualcast lawnmowers,annotated 8 and 9 respectively.
MOC/LINE/6/4 Leaflet, missiles1 folder
1960s
Marketing leaflet with illustrations of various types of missilesproduced with components manufactured by the MonsantoChemical Company, Fairchild Camera and Instrument Corporation,Aircraft Armaments, Inc. and Torrington Bearings. Initialled 'WGL'.
MOC/LINE/6/5 U.K. Metal Finishers Team Draft Report No.181 folder
Sept 1950
Annotated typescript report on an inspection visit by Britishobservers, including Walter Lines, to Electrochemical Industries,Inc., Worcester, Massachusetts, U.S.A., 22 September 1950.
MOC/LINE/6/6 Review of the UK Toy Industry, 19691 volume
Oct 1969
Produced by the stock and share brokers Tustain and L'Estrange,with general information about the toy industry, as well as review ofmajor toy companies' histories and financial performance, including:Airfix Industries Ltd., Berwick Timpo Ltd., Chad Valley Co. Ltd.,Cowan de Groot Ltd., DunbeeCombexMarx Ltd., Lesney Productsand Co. Ltd., Lines Bros. Ltd., M.Y. Dart Co (Games) Ltd., MettoyCo. Ltd., J. and L. Randall Ltd., D. Sebel and Co. Ltd., and J.W. Spearand Sons Ltd.
MOC/LINE/6/7 Review of the UK Toy Industry, 19701 volume
Oct 1970
Produced by the stock and share brokers Beamish and O'Kelly, withgeneral information about the toy industry, as well as review ofmajor toy companies' histories and financial performance, including:Airfix Industries Ltd., Chad Valley Co. Ltd., Cowan de Groot Ltd.,DunbeeCombexMarx Ltd., Lesney Products and Co. Ltd., LinesBros. Ltd., Mettoy Co. Ltd., M.Y. Dart Co (Games) Ltd., J. and L.Randall Ltd., and J.W. Spear and Sons Ltd.
Personal, 1939 1948Reference: MOC/LINE/7Extent: 1 fileScope and contentThis series contains one item which relates to Walter Lines' personal life, rather than to Lines Bros.Ltd.Reference Description DatesMOC/LINE/7/1 Driving Licence
1 itemApr 1939 May1948
Walter Lines' provisional and full driving licence, including detailsof conviction for excessive speed in a builtup area, August 1945.