Static electricity toy
Category
Toys
Date
Unknown
Materials
Cardboard, celluloid and paper
Measurements
200 mm (length); 152 mm (width); 52 mm (height)
Place of origin
Germany
Order this imageCollection
Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 660588
Summary
A cardboard box complete with transparent celluloid cover. The inside of the box is printed so as to represent an audience seated round a stage. On the stage are three clowns made of some very light material. Each has a plume on top of his hat. When the celluloid is stroked the figures move about. The outside of the box is covered in green patterned paper with a descriptive label on its underside. There is a separate plain cardboard lid. Total number of items is 5.
Marks and inscriptions
Underside of box: "Humuristic Mystic Box/ Copyright Patents/ The most original and funny toy for young and old/ Direction for use, Stroking the celluloid plate slightly with the dry palm/ the figures move with vivacity and take the most comical postures./ Protect against moisture and cold!/ Made in Germany."