Mechanical Toy, Woman Pushed in Rolling Chair, 1889-1900
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Artifact Overview
This small toy was made by Ernest Paul Lehmann, a German toy maker in the late 1800s. The colorful lithographed tin toy operates by a friction wheel mechanism. Once set in motion, the man merrily pushes the rolling chair while the woman fans herself and enjoys the ride.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Mechanical toy
Date Made
1889-1900
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2000.0.68.7
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Sheet metal
Dimensions
Height: 5 in
Width: 2.5 in
Length: 6 in
Inscriptions
on chair back: TRADE MARK . MARQUE DEP. SCHUTZMARKE
on fan: Musterschutzeingetragen / 1889
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