Vintage Japanese Strawberry Eraser, c.1980

A wonderfully kitsch vintage novelty eraser from Japan, made in the shape of a large bright red strawberry.

The strawberry has a wonderfully tactile moulded surface, complete with raised seeds and a green leafy top. It remains unused in its original clear plastic packaging, and still retains the original paper label to the reverse.

The label reads:
“PLASTIC ERASER
DO NOT EAT
THIS IS NOT CANDY
NON-TOXIC
Made in Japan”

Dating to approximately the late 1970s to early 1980s, it is a lovely survivor from the era of colourful Japanese novelty stationery, when erasers were produced in increasingly playful food, fruit and everyday-object designs.
Particularly charming displayed alongside other vintage stationery and childhood collectables, and a lovely little piece for anyone who remembers collecting novelty rubbers.

Details
Vintage novelty strawberry eraser
Made in Japan
Circa late 1970s to early 1980s
Moulded red strawberry with green leaves
Original packaging
Original manufacturer's warning label
Unused as found

Condition: Unused vintage condition. The original plastic wrapper shows age, creasing, marks and storage wear, and there are some small surface marks visible through the packaging. I have left it completely as found rather than attempting to clean or open it. Please see photographs for condition.