Chicago Worlds Fair Century of Progress 1934 Souvenir Ramp Walker box with heart and the graphics on the

and the graphics on the box

who draws inspiration from sources including Native American craft

from its hand-painted red-cheeked smiling face to its polka dotted outfit

which the young owner seems to have enhanced with red and green crayon

which makes it feel rather like a watercolor painting

Chicago Worlds Fair Century of Progress 1934 Souvenir Ramp Walker box with heart and the graphics on theThis 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