Moving Toy - dog

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Date:1750 - 1800 (c.)

Description:This metal figure of a dog has jointed legs. These work by means of levers, attached to wheels on the wooden base.


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1760s
Diabolo and Tip-Cat
Diabolo and Tip-Cat

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1800s
Cup and Ball; Top
Cup and Ball; Top

Before the widespread use of plastics in the 20th century, toys were made of natural ...

1830s
Wax Head Doll
Wax Head Doll

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1860s
Walking Doll
Walking Doll

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1890s
Moving Toy - barber and customer
Moving Toy - barber and customer

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1910s
Pot Head Doll
Pot Head Doll

This doll was made in Staffordshire during World War I (1914 - 1918). Imported ...

1940s
Soft Toys
Soft Toys

This group of soft toys belonged to a girl called Sarah. She was born during World ...

1960s
Puppets
Puppets

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1990s
Construction Set
Construction Set

This construction set, made of coloured interlocking plastic pieces, was made by ...

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