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Jumping Jack

Date1830-1880

OriginEurope, Germany

MediumWood, paint, and string

Dimensions16" tall

Credit LineBequest of Mrs. Effie Thixton Arthur

Object number1979.1200.58

DescriptionThe figure is pinned at the shoulders, thighs and knees and, when the string at the bottom is pulled, its arms and legs move. Its head is also loose. The figure is two sided. On one side the figure is painted with a tall black hat and a red suit with gray and white details. On other side, the figure is painted with a blue costume with brown and pale yellow lined designs and a green hat.

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