Horse Pull Toy

Name/Title

Horse Pull Toy

Entry/Object ID

1970.236.1

Description

Carved, wooden, and brown horse pull toy with no tail. The details of the horse and its adornments are all painted: the mane and straps are black while the saddle is a faded shade of red with yellow decals. The horse stands on a wooden platform that features wheels and a string.

Use

Popular for hundreds of years, pull toys provide entertainment and encourage the development of children’s problem-solving and motor skills. Well-loved, this hand-painted horse pull toy was pulled by a child, perhaps with their doll along for the ride.

Made/Created

Time Period

19th Century

Dimensions

Height

10 in

Width

4 in

Depth

10-1/8 in

Material

Wood, String