Chicago Worlds Fair Century of Progress 1934 Souvenir Ramp Walker San Pacific image size: 9 3/4”x17”

image size: 9 3/4”x17”

I think the black and white stripes and swirl patterns of the inlaid glass are fantastic (it feels as if that glass was just destined to become this bat) and then that face

black nose

as detailed in photos

) It seems these may be specifically native to the town of Palembang in Sumatra

Chicago Worlds Fair Century of Progress 1934 Souvenir Ramp Walker San Pacific image size: 9 3/4”x17”This 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