Toy Camel, 1906-1918

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Artifact Overview

German immigrant Albert Schoenhut first patented the Humpty Dumpty Circus in 1903. He followed the high-quality tradition of German toymakers in manufacturing the many unusual and complex pieces for this toy circus. The jointed heads, arms, and legs on the wooden animals and figures used elasticized cords, which allowed them to be posed.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Figurine

Date Made

1906-1918

Creator Notes

Manufactured by A. Schoenhut Company, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2000.0.1.5

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Wood (Plant material)
Elastic fabrics
Glass (Material)
Leather
Rope

Color

Brown

Dimensions

Height: 7.25 in
Width: 2.625 in
Length: 9.125 in