Paper and Plaster
Most children's toys were handcrafted in the home preceding the 19th century; professionally made toys were reserved for children of affluent families. Ingenuity was the hallmark of the home crafter; lacking the materials of the professional the folk artist transformed everyday items into toys for beloved children. Prior to the mid-1800s the paper toy was highly coveted, paper being a scarce commodity. Surviving paper toys from this era are rare, and once again coveted due to the mediums intrinsic vulnerability.
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Plaster Cast Toy Soldier
Plaster cast hand painted toy soldier. Although the paint has worn, the pigmentation that remains s...
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Price: $35.00
Artilleryman Action Figure
This artilleryman hand painted action figure is well preserved. The paint is largely in tact and un...
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Price: $60.00
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