We took a fancy to these charming Victorian toys at the market today, little knowing their rich history. Manufactured by Schoenhut in the 1890s, the characters make up the Humpty Dumpty Circus and were in production for over 30 years. In 1899 Albert Smith and Stuart Blacktorn used an identical set to create the very first stop-motion animation film. We would love to see this early film but have yet to locate it.
This set has certainly been well loved, adding more character to already unique beasts. I'm glad that Kathy Myers from Eclectic Pelican has decided to sell them as a set, commenting that they've stuck together for 120 years and should continue to do so. Look for her booth on November 11 at the upcoming Junction Flea, relocated to The Great Hall, where she will have new arrivals from a recent trip to Europe.
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