Push Along Horse
1890-1900 (made)
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This little wooden push along horse is very typical of the type of toy that most children would have played with in the early 19th century. Riding was still the most usual way of getting about and horses were a familiar sight in town and country alike. A horse like this one would have been available in toy shops and department stores. Children from poorer families played with push along 'horses' made from recycled pieces of wood.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Carved wood |
| Brief description | Wooden push along horse probably made in England between 1890-1900 |
| Physical description | This is a wooden push along horse with fur mane and tail and coloured paper harness |
| Production type | Mass produced |
| Credit line | Given by Mrs E. Harrop |
| Summary | This little wooden push along horse is very typical of the type of toy that most children would have played with in the early 19th century. Riding was still the most usual way of getting about and horses were a familiar sight in town and country alike. A horse like this one would have been available in toy shops and department stores. Children from poorer families played with push along 'horses' made from recycled pieces of wood. |
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| Accession number | MISC.64-1964 |
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| Record created | December 24, 2003 |
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