Black and White Dog on Red Wheels Old Wooden Pull Toy for the academic There is a terrific book

There is a terrific book by Jerry Slocum and Dic Sonneveld titled "The Fifteen Puzzle" (check it out here)

which were extremely territorial and fiercely protective of one another

11 5/8" w x 14 3/4 t x 1 1/8" d

I am pretty sure this one dates to  the 1950s or so

A little extra piece was nailed onto the left arm of the cross to balance it out

Black and White Dog on Red Wheels Old Wooden Pull Toy for the academic There is a terrific bookI definitely have a weakness for old handmade pull toys, and think this is a pretty fun one. In addition to the fabulous paint job, I really love how the smaller front wheels tip this dog forward, such that he really seems as if he's riding a scooter. The shape of the whole is really pretty great, including those stippled black whiskers! 10 1 2" l x 7 5 8" t x 5 1 4" w. He lost his nose at some point, which was glued back on and is not loose.