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Red Tricycle Ornament, 3-D, 24KT Gold Plated, White House Gift Shop, Made in USA! Scarce Item
Tricycle White House Ornament


 
Regular Price: $28.00



Product Code: 40331-TRICYCLE
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Red Tricycle Ornament. A toy beloved by children, this whimsical truck has been enhanced to be enjoyed by all ages, handcrafted, 24KT gold plated, Made in the USA.

In 1818 in England Denis Johnson patented the tricycle. However, tricycles for adults as well as wooden tricycles for children, which began appearing by the 1860s, remained largely a novelty item until the last quarter of the 19th century. The tricycle ended up a child’s toy. It wasn’t until the 1930’s that tricycle manufactures finally offered frame designs that went beyond functionality and simplicity. Art Deco and Streamlined Modern designs played a role in the tricycle designs of the 1930’s and 1940’s. Not only did manufacturers use Streamlined Modern design, but also some very famous designers of the time were responsible for the new look of tricycles in the 1930's era. The 1960's started a period in America where toys were more abundant and cheaper to buy and this trend is reflected in the many novelty type tricycles that have been produced since then. This period also marked the first time that plastics were used for tricycle frame construction. With the abundance of plastics, Marx introduced the Big Wheel in the 1970's. Tricycles made today come in many shapes and styles that draw largely from the previous 150 years. Our vintage red tricycle ornament features a classic red, black, and gold finish theme and is available from the White House Gift Shop!




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