Painted Cast-Iron Mule, Flat Cart and Driver (1890s)

Digital image download of a Painted Cast-Iron Mule, Flat Cart and Driver (1890s).

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The painted Cast-Iron Mule, Flat Cart and Driver Toy was made in America during the late 19th century. About 10″ in length, it was probably sold as a pull toy, and featured a bright yellow wagon and large red wheels with flower petal spokes. The energetic yellow-coated driver in his jaunty jockey’s cap is urging on a very small and tired-looking mule.