Name/Title
Mechanical ToyEntry/Object ID
2022.2.22.28Description
This is a tin lithographed mechanical toy made by German company Kellermann & Co. circa 1920.
The toy is shaped like a balloon vendor. The vendor is holding a box packed with a wide array of toys. He holds a toy display in his right hand with a teddy bear, Mickey Mouse, and a black cat in his hand. Swinging monkeys are at his feet.Context
Spring-activated tin toys originated in Germany in the 1850s. In the late 1880s, offset lithography was used to print designs on tinplate. After the colorful designs were printed on the metal, they were formed by dies and assembled with small tabs. The lightweight nature of the toys allowed them to be shipped less expensively and easier than the heavier cast iron toys.Location
Building
Doty HouseSection with Park
Hueston Woods Pioneer FarmOhio State Park
Hueston Woods State Park
