The Schoenhut
Chariots and Chimes
Chariots were often used in circuses in parades and in
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Photo by Jim Sneed from the collection of Andy Yaffee
The two-part head clown on a chariot being pulled by a glass-eyed
burro. Chariots were made in either red with gold highlights or blue
with gold highlights. The burro's pedestal is missing in this photo.
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Photo by Jim Sneed from the collection of Jim Kramer
A two-part head clown in a red chariot pulled by a PE burro. The
burro is being held by a pair of wheels attached to a pedestal.
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Photo by Jim Sneed from the collection of Andy Yaffee
Circus Clown with Donkey and Chimes
This toy features a reduced clown on a chime wagon being pulled by a
reduced donkey. ca 1930
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From Schoenhut's 1930 Catalog
Circus Clown with Auto-Bike and Chimes
A sample of this toy has not been photographed for this
guide.
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