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Linden Cards and Gifts Limited (Stationery Company) (fl 1980s-1990s) (United kingdom)

 Organization

Dates

  • Existence: fl 1980s - 1990s

Places

Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:

 Sub-Series

Apparel and Accessories, c 1987-c early 1990s

 Sub-Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/3/1
Scope and Contents

Merchandise apparel and accessories connected to Spitting Image, including slippers, t-shirts and a wrist watch.

Dates: c 1987-c early 1990s
Conditions Governing Access: From the Sub-Fonds: See sub-level descriptions for information on access conditions.
 Sub-Series

Ceramics, c 1985-2002

 Sub-Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/3/5
Scope and Contents Ceramic ware produced or licensed by Spitting Image Productions Limited, in collaboration with a number of different companies, including Martcraft Limited, Glazed Expressions, Kevin Francis Limited and Martin Moore Productions. Items include a toilet ornament, mugs, toby jugs, a cruet set, and a Queen Elizabeth II golden jubilee teapot. There is accompanying material, such as paperwork and a silicone mould, for some of the items.The Martin Moore Productions material falls outside...
Dates: c 1985-2002
Conditions Governing Access: From the Sub-Fonds: See sub-level descriptions for information on access conditions.
 Item

Margaret Thatcher and Neil Kinnock Slippers, 1988

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/3/1/1/3
Scope and Contents

A large pair of Margaret Thatcher and Neil Kinnock 'Sleeping Partners' slippers, designed by Spitting Image Production Limited's David Stoten, and made by Linden Cards and Gifts Limited (SI/440). Each slipper resembles a bed, with a plastic head of Thatcher residing on the end of one slipper and the head of Kinnock on the other.

Dates: 1988
Conditions Governing Access: From the Sub-Fonds: See sub-level descriptions for information on access conditions.
 File

Mugs, 1988 - 1990

 File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/3/5/2
Scope and Contents

A box containing two white ceramic mugs. The first holds two illustrations featuring British boxer, Frank Bruno, and was made by Linden Giftware. The second mug bears the Spitting Image logo and features a drawing of Margaret Thatcher holding a handpuppet of John Major, with an accompanying speech bubble that reads: 'You tell'em John!' The latter mug was made by Kilncraft STL England.

Dates: 1988 - 1990
Conditions Governing Access: From the Sub-Fonds: See sub-level descriptions for information on access conditions.
 Item

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip Slippers, 1988

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/3/1/1/4
Scope and Contents

A large pair of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh 'Sleeping Partners' slippers, designed by Spitting Image Production Limited's David Stoten, and made by Linden Cards and Gifts Limited (SI/439). Each slipper resembles a bed, with a plastic head of the Queen residing on the end of one slipper and the head of Prince Philip on the other.

Dates: 1988
Conditions Governing Access: From the Sub-Fonds: See sub-level descriptions for information on access conditions.
 Sub-Sub-Series

Sleeping Partners Slippers, c 1987-1988

 Sub-Sub-Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/3/1/1
Scope and Contents Two pairs of 'Sleeping Partners' slippers made by Linden Cards and Gifts Limited, which include plastic heads in the likeness of Margaret Thatcher and Neil Kinnock, and Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh. The plastic heads were designed by the Spitting Image Workshop. Also present is a rubber/silicone mould and a plaster mould, relating to the plastic heads made for other pairs of slippers, which are not represented in the archive.As well as the two pairs...
Dates: c 1987-1988
Conditions Governing Access: From the Sub-Fonds: See sub-level descriptions for information on access conditions.