Chicago Worlds Fair Century of Progress 1934 Souvenir Ramp Walker box with heart a form of mercury sulfide

a form of mercury sulfide

The frame itself fits a photo of up to 3

with triangles comprised of triangles and diamonds of diamonds

from its hand-painted red-cheeked smiling face to its polka dotted outfit

The lacquer on the interior of the box is in very good shape

Chicago Worlds Fair Century of Progress 1934 Souvenir Ramp Walker box with heart a form of mercury sulfideThis fabulous Czechoslovakian wooden "ramp walker" toy was a souvenir from "A Century of Progress," an international exposition at the 1934 Chicago World's Fair, which focused on the theme of technological innovation. I am not so sure he embodies a great step forward in terms of technology, but what a charming little figure he is, and quite a rare one, I've learned. He's been carefully hand painted with a sweet face, fabulous polka dotted hat and