Man on horse stick toy

Date1840-1880

MediumWood, paint and metal wire

Dimensions17 1/2" long

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number1961.1200.18

DescriptionThe top portion of a man with a hat sits on a horse. The horses legs are attached by wire to the body of the horse. The front hooves are attached to a long stick, the back hooves are attached to a shorter stick. The shorter stick has a hollow open end that slides over the longer stick. When the shorter stick is pushed up and down the longer stick, the horse moves.