Museum Collections
Luce Center
Jester on cart
Object Number:
INV.4564
Date:
1860-1900
Medium:
Wood, ceramic, textile, paper, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 10 1/4 x 6 1/4 x 3 1/4 in. ( 26 x 15.9 x 8.3 cm )
Description:
Pull toy consisting of clown with wooden limbs jointed at hips and shoulders mounted on rectangular wooden base with four wooden wheels; base and wheels are painted black, and base has patterned paper glued to top; clown has bisque flange head and is dressed in long-sleeved tan shirt belted at waist with lace trim on cuffs, collar, and hem, striped trousers and jester's cap with bell; rods attached to rear axle make arms and legs move.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.





