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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 \r\n\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\nIn this model scene, Susan Wynter takes a modern approach to the classic tale of Alice in Wonderland.  She simplifies their features, allowing them to become a more relatable and fun toy.  In this way the story reaches a variety of audiences, and brings out the creativity in all ages.  ","physicalDescription":"Model scene consisting of a yellow hut-like structure on which three figures stand. The structure is formed by a rectangular base with rounded angles on the front side, a back wall and a triangular roof. On the base of the structure the stylized figures of Alice, the White Rabbit and the Mad Hatter are placed.\n\r\nAlice is painted blue, along with white hands, sleeves and dress bottom. Her eyes and nose have been painted blue, along with a pink mouth.  She has a grey felt headband as well as yellow yarn for her hair. On her right stands the rabbit, with a painted brown dress and shoes, brown eyes, mouth, teeth and head cover, and white hands. He has large white felt ears with three wood shavings between them. On Alice’s left is the Mad Hatter, with red body, white painted hands, grey hair, eyes and mouth, and a pink nose. 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