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Man with Suitcase

Voit

Gentleman in yellow overcoat with suitcase

Model
3026
Type
People
Topic
Travel & Transport
Mechanism
Clockwork
Movement
Vertically rotating cardboard legs give the impression of walking, while waving foward and backwards his left arm; if he hits an obstacle he is supposed to change direction and contour it
Materials
Tin
Dimensions (LxWxH cm)
6,5x5x11
Condition
Excellent
Manufactured
1952 – 1955
Box
Very Good

Research notes

In Germany, the toy was known as "Mann Kommer" (Suitcase Traveller) or "Reise-Onkel" (Travel Uncle); DGM 1694357 (1952)

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