Cup plate

Classification: 
Date: 
1830-1850
Medium: 
Glass
Dimensions: 
Overall: 2 1/4 x 1/2 in. ( 5.7 x 1.3 cm )
Description: 
Colorless pressed lead glass miniature plate; circular form with scalloped edge; in well, four-pointed star composed of diamonds, four scrolls sprouting from center, and each scroll flanked by set of diamonds, on frosted ground; four concentric rings around interior rim; rope table ring.
Object Number: 
INV.13390
Gallery Label: 
While miniature glass objects (such as plates or salts) were long assumed to have been salesmen's samples produced in small sizes, no evidence has appeared to support that hypothesis. Jane Spilman states that "we may be fairly certain that they are, in fact, children's toys produced to use with doll houses or simply with dolls." (See Publications)
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1850
eMuseum Object ID: 
25013
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Cup plate

Classification: 
Date: 
1830-1850
Medium: 
Glass
Dimensions: 
Overall: 2 1/4 x 1/2 in. ( 5.7 x 1.3 cm )
Description: 
Colorless pressed lead glass miniature plate; circular form with scalloped edge; in well, four-pointed star composed of diamonds, four scrolls sprouting from center, and each scroll flanked by set of diamonds, on stippled ground; pattern of roses and leaves, on stippled ground, along interior rim; rope table ring.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Miss Fannie G. Dudley & Family
Object Number: 
1957.150
Gallery Label: 
While miniature glass objects (such as plates or salts) were long assumed to have been salesmen's samples produced in small sizes, no evidence has appeared to support that hypothesis. Jane Spilman states that "we may be fairly certain that they are, in fact, children's toys produced to use with doll houses or simply with dolls." (See Publications)
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1850
eMuseum Object ID: 
25012
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Pull toy: horse with jockey

Classification: 
Date: 
1860-1890
Medium: 
Iron, tin, paint
Dimensions: 
Overall: 7 1/2 x 9 x 3 1/2 in. ( 19 x 22.9 x 8.9 cm )
Description: 
Tinned sheet iron toy depicting trotting horse with jockey, mounted on platform with four cast iron wheels; brown horse with pale orange band across middle, black mane and tail; jockey dressed in yellow with black cap; green platform with pierced hole at front; when toy is pulled or pushed, tail moves up and down - wire runs through opening in platform and attaches to axle.
Object Number: 
INV.8055
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1890
eMuseum Object ID: 
24730
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Bell toy: goat

Classification: 
Date: 
1890-1900
Medium: 
Iron, tin, paint
Dimensions: 
Overall: 7 3/4 x 9 x 3 3/4 in. ( 19.7 x 22.9 x 9.5 cm )
Description: 
Tinned sheet iron bell toy depicting goat, mounted on platform with two sets of cast iron wheels of different sizes; spokes form blossom with heart-shaped petals; white goat with blue saddle and red collar, black horns and beard; bell mounted on top of saddle with triad of clappers suspended from yoke and anchored to top of bell with flower finial; when toy is pushed or pulled, platform rises and falls; clapper rings against outside of bell.
Object Number: 
INV.8054
Gallery Label: 
The wheels and bell appear in a trade catalogue for Gong Bell Manufacturing Company, East Hampton, Connecticut. Gong Bell manufactured toys as well as parts used by other toy companies.
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1900
eMuseum Object ID: 
24729
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Pull toy: horse

Classification: 
Date: 
1860-1890
Medium: 
Iron, tin, paint
Dimensions: 
Overall: 8 3/4 x 10 x 4 in. ( 22.2 x 25.4 x 10.2 cm )
Description: 
Tinned sheet iron pull toy depicting trotting horse mounted on platform with four cast iron wheels; white horse with discolored band across middle; metal crimped and arched to form platform, painted green.
Object Number: 
INV.7967
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1890
eMuseum Object ID: 
24728
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Bell toy: trotting horse

Classification: 
Date: 
1890-1900
Medium: 
Iron, tin, paint
Dimensions: 
Overall: 8 1/8 x 8 1/2 x 3 1/2 in. ( 20.6 x 21.6 x 8.9 cm )
Description: 
Tinned sheet iron bell toy depicting trotting horse, mounted on platform with two sets of cast iron wheels of different sizes; spokes form blossom shape; brown horse with black mane and tail, blue saddle made out of separate pieces of tin; bell mounted on top of saddle with triad of clappers suspended from yoke and anchored to top of bell with flower finial; when toy is pushed or pulled, platform rises and falls; clappers ring against outside of bell.
Object Number: 
INV.7963
Gallery Label: 
The wheels and bell appear in a trade catalogue for Gong Bell Manufacturing Company, East Hampton, Connecticut. Gong Bell manufactured toys as well as parts used by other toy companies.
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1900
eMuseum Object ID: 
24727
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Windup toy: musician and dancer

Classification: 
Date: 
1900-1930
Medium: 
Iron, tin, textile, paint
Dimensions: 
Overall: 8 1/4 x 9 3/4 x 4 1/2 in. ( 21 x 24.8 x 11.4 cm )
Description: 
Tinned sheet iron windup toy with musician and dancer, mounted on platform; musician seated on red and yellow drum, playing clarinet or oboe, dressed in pink and yellow jacket with blue pants; dancer in dress with pleated skirt, net overskirt, textile bow, and string draped around top; dancer's pose with one arm up and one arm down, feet with slippers dangling from mount; raised platform with green sides and yellow top; pattern of pierced holes on top of platform, resembling speaker; when key on bottom is wound, musician moves forward, dancer spins round and round, and tune plays.
Object Number: 
INV.7622
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1930
eMuseum Object ID: 
24725
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Pull toy: horses and riders

Classification: 
Date: 
ca. 1890
Medium: 
Iron, tin, paint
Dimensions: 
Overall: 4 1/2 x 8 1/2 x 3 1/4 in. ( 11.4 x 21.6 x 8.3 cm )
Description: 
Tinned sheet iron pull toy depicting four horses with jockeys, two paired in front and two paired in back, mounted on platform with four cast iron wheels; white horses and jockeys dressed in a darker cream; rectangular blue platform extends down to wheels with pierced hole at front; each horse with back hoof attached to hinge, which extends to axles; when toy is pushed or pulled, horses rock back and forth, creating the illusion of a full gallop.
Object Number: 
INV.4569
Marks: 
stamped: on center of platform: "PATD. AUGT 8 1886"
Gallery Label: 
Bernard Barenholtz lists an identical version of this toy as "Jerome Park" (See Publications).
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1890
eMuseum Object ID: 
24692
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Yellow dog w/basket with star cart

Classification: 
Date: 
1860-1890
Medium: 
Iron, tin, paint
Dimensions: 
Overall: 3 x 6 1/2 x 2 1/2 in. ( 7.6 x 16.5 x 6.4 cm )
Description: 
Tinned sheet iron cart shaped like simple house, open at front and back, pulled by dog with basket in mouth, painted yellow; yellow cart with peaked roof punched with pattern of stars; roof further ornamented with orange band at each end; yellow horse.
Object Number: 
INV.4570
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1890
eMuseum Object ID: 
24690
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Small white horse with black carriage and driver

Classification: 
Date: 
1860-1870
Medium: 
Iron, tin, paint
Dimensions: 
Overall: 6 1/2 x 9 x 3 1/2 in. ( 16.5 x 22.9 x 8.9 cm )
Description: 
Tinned sheet iron cab with driver seated on roof, in front, and drawn by single horse; brown cab with abstract pattern of leaves and flowers stencilled on sides; arched windows cut out at each side of driver's feet; double arch window on each side; driver dressed in green and black with black cab; white horse with black hooves and red saddle blanket; hole through nose.
Object Number: 
INV.4478
Gallery Label: 
A similar example appears in American Antique Toys, 1830-1900. Bernard Barenholtz wrote that the cab is attributed to the Merriam Manufacturing Company, but that the toy also appears in the George Brown Toy Sketchbook with a slightly different window pattern. Merriam and George Brown were located near each other in Connecticut, and were interrelated by marriage; they may have shared patterns and ideas.
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1870
eMuseum Object ID: 
24609
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

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