Toy

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image depicts a vintage toy labeled "Dancing Man," which dates back to 1915. The toy consists of a small wooden figure, painted in bright colors including yellow, red, and black, adorned with a hat and positioned on top of a black box. The figure appears to be mechanized, as suggested by a description that states "Originally he was held and bounced on a knee or table. He was electrified by one of our members." The tag with handwritten text attached to the toy reads "Dancing Man on Box," accompanied by numbers and possibly a catalog reference. This piece seems to be showcased for its historical value, offering a glimpse into early 20th-century toy-making and entertainment.

The image depicts a vintage toy labeled "Dancing Man," which dates back to 1915. The toy consists of a small wooden figure, painted in bright colors including yellow, red, and black, adorned with a hat and positioned on top of a black box. The figure appears to be mechanized, as suggested by a description that states "Originally he was held and bounced on a knee or table. He was electrified by one of our members." The tag with handwritten text attached to the toy reads "Dancing Man on Box," accompanied by numbers and possibly a catalog reference. This piece seems to be showcased for its historical value, offering a glimpse into early 20th-century toy-making and entertainment.

Name/Title

Toy

Entry/Object ID

2012.3.639

Description

"Jigging Man" on record player turn table.

Collection

Doll Museum

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Toy

Nomenclature Class

Toys

Nomenclature Category

Category 09: Recreational Objects

Parts

Count

1

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Jan 16, 2014