Chicago Worlds Fair Century of Progress 1934 Souvenir Ramp Walker mid-century italian happily large enough to hold

happily large enough to hold a enough to share with a friend or two

and really love the patterning of the blonde and darker wood--product of a very labor intensive effort

though I am not certain

I purchased this print at the estate sale of a family of artists

What fun to have this vintage Towle pewter shell game set around--perhaps to pull out at cocktail parties

Chicago Worlds Fair Century of Progress 1934 Souvenir Ramp Walker mid-century italian happily large enough to holdThis 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