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The Automatic toy works (1882)

Automatic toy works, New York. [from old catalog] · New York, Lockwood & Crawford, stationers · leaf 18

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This devotee of classical music discourses several popular airs,in perfect imitation of his larger brethren. While turning the crankhe occasionally shakes his head at the monkey which dances uponthe organ, and frequently passes his little cap for contributions.The musical instrument is of the best… … This unique toy, when wound up, creeps and imitates the move-ments of a baby in the most natural manner, moving its hands andfeet alternately as it passes along, and as it occasionally turns itsface towards the spectator, the resemblance to life is almost start-ling. Delights and pleases both old…

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