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Toys and Games ➔ Fishing Polar Bear Mechanical Toy
Identifier:
2019.35.111Description:
Fishing Polar Bear was a battery-operated toy created by ALPS of Japan around the 1950s. It features a polar bear in red and black houndstooth overalls holding a fishing pole. There is also a separate piece that has a fishing hole.Date:
1950sMaterials:
TinDimensions:
5.5" h 5.5" w 11" d; 11" h 4.5" w 8.5" dCurrent Location Status:
On ExhibitCollection Tier:
Tier 2Source:
The Estate of Beth SchwartzExhibit/Program:
Toys that Move (after February 27 2020)From the ancient Chinese and Greek automatons to the clockwork marvels of the Renaissance, inventors have always searched for ways to make their creations change and move. In modern times, many German and Japanese companies specialized in making a huge variety of affordable wind-up toys. In the twentieth century, the American firm Fisher-Price became well known for its high quality wooden, and eventually plastic, pull toys, many of which are seen in this new display.
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Brian Schwartz (donor) ALPS (creator)Alps was founded in Japan in 1948 and specialized in the manufacture of toy vehicles and novelties.
