#313

French Child's Etrennes "Loterie" with Miniature Toy Prizes
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Description
21" (53 cm.) h. 23"l. A wooden miniature bazaar stall with graduated shelving and high back on which is centered a revolving lottery wheel has original blue and red paint with padded fabric accents, and contains more than 40 miniature toys, dolls, and other miniature "prizes". Inspired by the popular carnival game, the "loterie" in miniature was one of the most popular French games throughout much of the 19th century. Excellent condition. French, circa 1890.