Toy

Date1800-1920

MediumAcorn, pins

DimensionsObject/Work: 30 x 15 mm

ClassificationsToys/games/models/sports

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Object numberC04634

DescriptionPainted acorn figurine; part of an acorn man. The body is formed of an acorn painted with black and white clothes with buttons down the front. It is inserted with pins to form limbs; two arms and three legs so that it can stand. This body may go with head C04633. Acorns were considered to be a charm against lightning, but this could just be a toy.

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