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

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