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Somerville College.
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Marjorie Abbatt
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In 1932, the two set up a business of toy manufacture — Abbatt Toys. Their philosophy was that toys should be functional in design as well as educational in play. In 1932, they opened their own shop in London, designed by their friend, the architect Ernő Goldfinger, at 94 Wimpole Street.
The shop was unique in the sense that children were encouraged to touch and play with the toys on display.
Marjorie Abbatt was also made president of the International Council for Children"s Play. After Paul Abbatt died in 1971, she sold the business.
In 1981, she was made an honorary Master of Arts by the University of Nottingham.
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