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As  Susan grew older and had children, she  began to design toys for   the nursery,  focusing on both function and education.   Through this new approach to    toymaking, Susan Wynter began to gain  international fame, exhibiting at the  London   Design Centre, the Venice  Biennale, and in various trade fairs in  British Pavillions. \r\n\t\t\t \r\n\t\t\tHer business, the Toy Trumpet, began as  a small toy   shop in St. Ives where Susan  started designing and making high quality  wooden toys.   Through her toys Susan  was keen to promote exploration  through and also designed   toys for  children with special needs. These toys  were then sold to stores like Harrods   and  Fortnum and Mason.  In the late 1960s  Susan moved the business to Essex and    settled in Brightlingsea where she  employed local people.  The company  grew   exponentially, providing toys for  major companies like James Galt and the  Educational   Supply Association.  \r\n\r\nLike many of her other toys, Susan Wynter enjoys addressing a variety of subjects, including occupations.  This toy of a baker selling bread from his cart demonstrates her unique way of approaching the function of job, while still creating a sense of fun.  Children can learn about the many different roles people take on, as well as enjoy a form of entertainment.  ","physicalDescription":"Wooden baker pushing a stall. The baker is a stylized cylindrical figure with a painted white cap, along with painted brown hands, eyes, mouth and a nose. The baker is wearing a striped blue and white apron made of canvas, and the base consists of a wheel attached to the body by a rod with painted feet which give the impression of movement when the wheel turns. \r\n\r\nThe stall consists of a blue table covered by a white canvas overhang and two wheels attached to it by a rod, painted blue on both ends. The wheels are decorated with stylised flowers formed by three blue dots. 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