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Product Description: An early 19th-century toy, our Thaumatropes (2016) set includes four 3-inch diameter thaumatropes with cotton string. Two thaumatropes have historically based, original paintings by Wm. Zimmerman, one of America's leading bird painters. His thaumatropic renditions feature the famous "Bird and Cage" as well as the traditional "Bird and Dog." Two blank discs are included in the package for creating your own "wonder turners!" This is the optical instrument that eventually led to the discovery of motion pictures! (Note: Reverse sides in image at right are shown at half size.)

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Product Description: Our Button and String Puzzle (2101) is 5-3/4 inches long, made from natural hardwood and comes with a braided nylon cord and wooden button. The solution to this puzzle is included.

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Product Description: Our T Puzzle (2102) is a four-piece hardwood puzzle that has been fun for children since the 1800s but became more popular during the 1900s when it was used for advertising. It is categorized as a "letter-dissection puzzle." Puzzle's size is approximately 4 inches by 4-1/2 inches.

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Product Description: Our Pyramid Puzzle (2103) is made from two identical wooden pieces that form a four-sided pyramid (or tetrahedron) when put together correctly. With just two pieces you might think this an easy puzzle, but it remains a challenge for children and even many adults. This inexpensive puzzle will be a good addition to any group of old-fashioned toys being sold already in general stores or gift shops in historical areas.

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