The Twentieth Century; 1940s and 50s theme loan boxes
Our loan boxes are a great way of bringing a little bit of the museum into your classroom.
Boxes in this theme contain a wide range of useful resources and can be used to inspire a range of classroom activities with enjoyment and fun.
Tab through the images to see a selection of typical loan box items on this theme.
Our loan boxes based on The Twentieth Century; 1940s and 50s theme include:
- 1940s and 50s Toys and Books
- 1940s Domestic Loan
- 1950s Domestic Loan
- 1950s Dolls House with Furniture
- 1950s and 1960s Artefacts
- Traditional Indoor Games
- Coronation Loan 1937 and 1953
- Metal Clockwork Train
- Kitchen Scales
If you choose this theme, two loan boxes will be classed as one loan.
Please quote your preferred choice of boxes on your booking form. All boxes are subject to availability.
What's in a box?
Listed below are the replica objects found in one of our The Twentieth Century; 1940s and 50s boxes*.
- Teapot
- 'Dolly Varden' Cup and Saucer
- Toasting Fork
- Potato Chipper
- Crumb Brush
- Glasses and case
- Utility Shoes
- Housecoat
- Camera in case
- Books and Magazines
For more information or advice about the use of any of our objects, please contact us.
* The contents of our loans varies between boxes and occasionally it may be necessary to remove or replace items.