#422

Rare German Boxed Set of 19th-Century Paper Soldiers of Frederick the Great
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3 1/2" (9 cm.) A wonderful collection of embossed heavy-stock paper soldiers are mounted on cardboard frames allowing a dimensional effect. The soldiers depict various regiments of Frederick the Great (Friedrich's des Grossen) and each is identified at the base. On the lid and on the reverse of each figures is "Schurer's Nahgarn und Hakelgarn ist das Beste" which is publicity for the best cotton and crochet thread; likely the soldier's were a premium offered when the home sewing materials were purchased,much like the paper dolls offered by Coats and Clark American thread company. Late-19th century.