Lot Essay
Fontaine Fox created the cartoon strip Toonerville Folks in 1908; it became best known for its Trolley and its erratic driver, The Skipper
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Details
A Kellermann 'Folly Town' four-wheel Promotional Trolley
lithographed in yellow with red detailing and lining, driver based on The Skipper from the Toonerville Trolley, black roof and grey clerestory, 'B' end lettered 'Universal Theatres Concession Co. Chicago, Ill' --110mm. long (VG)
lithographed in yellow with red detailing and lining, driver based on The Skipper from the Toonerville Trolley, black roof and grey clerestory, 'B' end lettered 'Universal Theatres Concession Co. Chicago, Ill' --110mm. long (VG)
Literature
More Penny Toys, Plate 129, page 57
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