Romeo Sprite Stuffed Animal, 1984-1986

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Artifact Overview

In the 1980s, toy companies began producing commercial television programs to market dolls and other toys to children. Hallmark sponsored the Rainbow Brite series which debuted in 1984. The company sold a colorful range of program-based plush toys, such as this red furry Sprite named Romeo. Sprites mine color crystals and help Rainbow Brite return color to her world.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Stuffed animal (Toy)

Date Made

1984-1986

Creator Notes

Made in China.

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2000.49.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Polyester (Fiber)
Plush
Plastic
Cloth

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 12 in
Width: 11 in
Length: 5 in

Inscriptions

on tag: (C) MATTEL, INC. 1983 / HAWTHORNE, CA 90250 / MADE IN CHINA / REG. NO. PA-60 / ALL NEW MATERIALS / CONSISTING OF / POLYESTER FIBER / (C) HALLMARK CARDS, / INC.
Romeo Sprite Stuffed Animal, 1984-1986