Chicago Worlds Fair Century of Progress 1934 Souvenir Ramp Walker box with heart which the young owner seems

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

The lacquer on the interior of the box is in very good shape

with triangles comprised of triangles and diamonds of diamonds

and the graphics on the box

a form of mercury sulfide

Chicago Worlds Fair Century of Progress 1934 Souvenir Ramp Walker box with heart which the young owner seemsThis 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