Toy, Twink Sprite, 1983-1986

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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 range of program-based plush toys, such as this furry Sprite named Twink. Twink was Rainbow Brite's favorite Sprite.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Stuffed toy

Date Made

1983-1986

Creator Notes

Made in China for Hallmark Cards, Inc. of Kansas City, Missouri.

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2000.91.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Synthetic fiber
polyester (fiber)
Felt (Textile)
Plastic

Dimensions

Height: 6.5 in

Inscriptions

fabric tag: Graphics Int'l. Inc. / K.C., Mo, 64141/ ©1983 Hallmark/Cards Inc. / Made in China