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Victorian Playthings: Esoteric Toy Lore
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Across
  • 1. Wheeled plaything moved by a cord or string
  • 2. Spinning top with Hebrew letters, historic pastime
  • 3. Lightweight compound crafted from paper pulp for figurines
  • 6. Mechanical movement powered by winding springs
  • 9. Pre-film animation device creating illusion of motion
  • 10. Rare mineral used to carve collectible pipes and toys
  • 12. Spinning toy that enthralls by rotating aerial dance
  • 13. Elaborate, whimsical contraption with chain-reaction movement
  • 14. Modular metal construction kit from Edwardian England
  • 15. Porcelain with matte finish, common in antique dolls
  • 18. Soft, fabric-based collectibles often antique mascots
Down
  • 4. Spring-loaded surprise entertainer in vintage toy form
  • 5. Tiny spinning top, French antique favored by connoisseurs
  • 7. Colorful printing technique used on toy sheets
  • 8. Renowned German maker of wind-up model autos
  • 11. String-manipulated puppet from centuries-old traditions
  • 16. Wooden educational tool often featured in toy collections
  • 17. Metal often stamped for pre-war mechanical amusements
  • 19. Toy firearms with percussion caps, popular mid-century

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