History

The Ancient Eqyptians, Greeks and Romans all produced similar wooden dolls and animals with moving arms and limbs.

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This type of toy had wide appeal during the Victorian period,  Jointed figures and animals would be kept in a box for playing with on rainy days or long train journeys.

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Dogs have been mans best friend for centuries with songs and nursery rhymes written about them like this one from 1840.

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Two little dogs sat by the fire,

Over a fender of coal dust;

Said on little dog to the other little dog,

“If you don’t talk, then I must”

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