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. |
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An advertisement from the August 1925
edition of Playthings magazine. This circus sold well. |
Pull-Apart Circus Set 20
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Lion standing on Pedestal
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Clown and Elephant Perform
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Ring Masters
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Lady Acrobats
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Ring Master and Tiger Perform
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Donkey
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Giraffe
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Camel
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Horse
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Bear
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Poodle
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Bear
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Photo courtesy of Richard Mueller, Jr.
Policeman in center.
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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. |
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