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Windmill crank toy

Date1840-1880

OriginEurope, Germany

MediumWood, fabric, metal and paint

Dimensions7 1/2" x 7 1/2" x 2"

Credit LineBequest of Mrs. Effie Thixton Arthur

Object number1979.1200.90

DescriptionA wooden two-story windmill and a one story building are attached to a rectangular box. Between the two buildings is a fabric tape with two human figures attached. When the crank on the side of the box is turned, the fabric tape moves so that the figures go from the lower building to the second floor of the windmill. At the same time the blades of the windmill turn. The buildings and box are unpainted.

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