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1920s American Educational Metal Pendulum Horse Toy design by Louis Petersen

$280
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£212.61
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€243.14
€303.9220% Off
CA$391.20
CA$48920% Off
A$435.10
A$543.8820% Off
CHF 227.20
CHF 283.9920% Off
MX$5,294.71
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NOK 2,901.64
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SEK 2,721.23
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DKK 1,814.62
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About the Item

This 1920s pendulum horse toy was originally designed by Louis C. Petersen. He was the Director of Manual Arts, State Normal University, Carbondale, Illinois. Since then many fathers and boys have created one of his many designs. What a nice patine this collectors item has.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 15.75 in (40 cm)Width: 10.63 in (27 cm)Depth: 6.3 in (16 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1920
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Haarlem, NL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU104041179108

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