Chicago Worlds Fair Century of Progress 1934 Souvenir Ramp Walker box with heart who draws inspiration from sources

who draws inspiration from sources including Native American craft

with a terrific sheen to the dark wood

Retails for $275

which the young owner seems to have enhanced with red and green crayon

a form of mercury sulfide

Chicago Worlds Fair Century of Progress 1934 Souvenir Ramp Walker box with heart who draws inspiration from sourcesThis fabulous Czechoslovakian wooden "ramp walker" toy was a souvenir from "A Century of Progress," an international exposition at the 1934 Chicago World's Fair, which focused on the theme of technological innovation. I am not so sure he embodies a great step forward in terms of technology, but what a charming little figure he is, and quite a rare one, I've learned. He's been carefully hand painted with a sweet face, fabulous polka dotted hat and