by cectimm | Mar 31, 2018 | drawing, my work
#adrawingaday #vintagetoys Jacks, also known as Knucklebones, Tali or Fivestones has been around since Ancient Greece or earlier. Originally made from sheep’s bones, 5 or 10 bones were thrown up in the air and caught different manners (catch one or two etc). The...
by cectimm | Mar 30, 2018 | drawing, my work
#adrawingaday #vintagetoys Who hasn’t had a Barbie doll? People born before 1959 perhaps 😛 Barbie was created by businesswoman Ruth Handler and released by the toy company Matell Inc. Barbie was based on a German doll called Bild Lilli and the likeness is...
by cectimm | Mar 29, 2018 | drawing, my work
#adrawingaday #vintagetoys Vintage tin toys are a particular favourite of mine. They have so much character. Their shiny surfaces and chipped paint make them so cheerful and characterful ♥ According to the now expired Etsy listing for this little chirping bird,...
by cectimm | Mar 28, 2018 | drawing, my work
#adrawingaday #vintagetoys “Felix the Cat The Wondeful Wonderful Cat Whenever he gets in a fix he reaches into his bag of trix Felix the the cat The wonderful wonderful cat You’ll laugh so much your sides will ache your heart will go pitter pat Watching...
by cectimm | Mar 27, 2018 | drawing, my work
#adrawingaday #vintagetoys Jack-in-the-box is a wonderful toy of surprise and delight. Winding the crank plays music and builds the anticipation of an impending “pop goes the weasel”. SURPRISE! Small kids love a good Jack-in-the-box ♥ who...
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