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Jeanne's Twistums -
Go to Twistum History to read
Jeanne's article about this Oakland, California company. Perry Eichor has
provided us with photos of Twistums from his collection. See his here.
You may contact Jeanne with questions or
comments.
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| Esther M. Ames wrote this charming book in
the 1920s featuring Twistum toys. The cat, rabbit, elephant, bulldog, and
pig are characters in the book. Below are illustrations from the book. |
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The Golden Bears of the
University of California
Berkley inspired these Twistums.
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Bunny Twistum - all of these toys were
constructed from a composition of pressed sanding dust. The segments are
held together with strong piano wire.
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Hippo Twistum - isn't his expression the cutest?
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Golfer - this duffer is ready for
the links!
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Elephant
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Warner Brother's ad with a
giraffe Twistum being held by
Patsy Ruth Miller - movie star
of the 1920s. Note her flapper look! |
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