#215

Three Mechanical Toys Depicting the Three Little Pigs Orchestra by Schuco
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5" (13 cm.) Each with stretched felt over metal armature, depicting the Three Little Pigs, with tiny glass bead eyes, tinted features, glued-on costumes, holding drum, guitar or flute. When wound, they move merrily about in circles. Generally excellent. Germany, Schuco, circa 1933, inspired by the Disney animations of that early fairy tale. The Three Little Pigs were particular favorites of young Shirley Temple, and appear in several photographs of her play room. See Appendix A detail.