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Description
11" (28 cm.) A three-wheeled metal frame with large spoked wheels and cast iron steering rod and handles has a mechanical clockwork hidden beneath the arched-top compartment behind the doll. Seated is a doll with cloth-base head, sculpted blonde hair, painted facial features, outlined eyes, closed mouth, block body, painted brass hands which are attached to steering wheel, and brass ankle boots, antique costume. The mechanism, curiously designed to wind backward, moves forward in a zig-zag motion when wound. Condition: generally excellent, mechanism functions well. Marks: XLCR doll head (doll) C94 (bottom of cycle base). Comments: The toy was patented by Arthur Allen in 1870, utilizing doll head by George W. Hawkins. Value Points: rare early American toy is well-preserved.