Chicago Worlds Fair Century of Progress 1934 Souvenir Ramp Walker San Pacific I think the black and

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

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

There are at least four different colors of stain on the various wooden pieces

black nose

) against that perfect green

Chicago Worlds Fair Century of Progress 1934 Souvenir Ramp Walker San Pacific I think the black andThis 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