The Automatic Toy Works Manufacturers of the Best Novelties in Mechanical and Other Toys

"The Automatic Toy Works" by New York Automatic Toy Works is a peek into the whimsical world of 1880s toys, showcasing a variety of clockwork creations designed to amuse children. This is a collection of detailed descriptions and prices for different mechanical toys, many of which mimic real-life actions. Among these toys are clockwork bears and sewing-machine girls, as well as some toys featuring racial stereotypes, such as an old fiddle-playing man. This catalog captures the technical skill of the era, while also highlighting the cultural insensitivity present in its marketing and design.