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The Chariots
  by Judith Lile and Jim Sneed

 The Schoenhut Chariots and Chimes
Chariots were often used in circuses in parades and in mock races in Roman-themed productions.

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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.


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


From Schoenhut's 1930 Catalog

Circus Clown with Auto-Bike and Chimes
A sample of this toy has not been photographed for this guide.