19th-century French Toy Horse on Wheels Text Astier de Villatte's Colbert collection

Astier de Villatte's Colbert collection has a classic allure

Printed by letterpress at the SAIG typographic workshop in Paris

Bulbul et Goul Gou-Li

woven texture that reflects authentic rural craftsmanship

19th-century French Toy Horse on Wheels Text Astier de Villatte's Colbert collectionThis 19th century French toy features a hide covered horse mounted on a wheeled platform. The toy horses of this era were both decorative and functional, featuring detailed craftsmanship with painted finishes, leather and hide accents, and sometimes real horsehair. The bodies were commonly stuffed with straw, wood wool, or sawdust for shape. Note: This item is for decorative purposes only and should not be used as a toy. Details 25. 75" L x 11" W x