Clown weighted toy
Date1880-1920
MediumPapier mache, cardboard, cloth, paper, and wire
Dimensions8" H; 3 1/2" diam.
Credit LineBequest of Mrs. Effie Thixton Arthur
Object number1979.1200.118
DescriptionThe figure of a clown ends in a round weighted base that allows the figure to move but not fall down. The clown has a painted face and cloth hat and clothing. The head is white with blue eyes, red markings, brown delineation, and a felt hat. The hands are upside down, with the thumbs at the bottom.
1840-1880
Probably 1868-1880
1820-1880
1880-1899
1840-1880
1840-1870
1840-1850
Possibly 1825-1830
