#15

19th-Century American Wooden and Cloth Alphabet Panorama Barrel
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Description
3" (8 cm.) barrel. A maple wood barrel shaped container with metal turning handle has a coiled fabric ribbon inside which unravels when the handle is turned. The ribbon,about 48" long,is printed with scenes and study guides for letters of the alphabet,such as "B is a black bear climbing up a tree". An original paper label with illegible name except the word "Copyright" is on one end. Excellent condition. American,circa 1875,the entertaining teaching toy is well preserved and very rare to find.