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Description
11" (28 cm.) l. A metal velocipede with three large spoked wheels has a young girl rider with
cloth-base modeled head having sculpted hair and headband,and painted features,brass plated
hands and feet which attach to steering bars or pedals. A curved stenciled tin roof covers the
mechanism behind the two back wheels,and when wound,she rides in circles and forward.
Condition: very good,some light typical paint wear on roof and face,original costume albeit
dusty. Comments: patented by Arthur Allen of New York in 1870,with rare cloth-molded head by
Goodwin. Value Points: rare to fine early American toy in original condition,with original fragile
costume.