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Playthings Manufacturing Company

The Playthings Manufacturing Company of Philadelphia, PA is best known for their Pull-Apart Animal Circus that was sold in the 1920s for many years. Earlier, this circus toy was known known as the Mitchell Circus and was made by Reeve & Mitchell of 1228 Cherry Street, Philadelphia, PA.
An advertisement from the August 1925 edition of Playthings magazine. This circus sold well.
 

Pull-Apart Circus Set 20

Lion standing on Pedestal

Clown and Elephant Perform

Ring Masters

Lady Acrobats

Ring Master and Tiger Perform

Donkey

Giraffe

Camel

Horse

Bear

Poodle

 

 

 

Bear

 

 

 

Pull-Apart Animal Circus Brochure
The following Reeve & Mitchell Pull-Apart circus brochure ca 1910-1920s was donated by Mike Gallager. Many thanks to him.