Wooden Horse Collection
"Unleashing the Imagination: The Enduring Charm of the Wooden Horse" Step back in time to Thakeham May Day Celebrations, circa 1947
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"Unleashing the Imagination: The Enduring Charm of the Wooden Horse" Step back in time to Thakeham May Day Celebrations, circa 1947, where children's laughter filled the air as they rode their beloved wooden horses. 🎠 Intriguingly captured in "The Strappado, " plate 10 from "The Miseries and Misfortunes of War, " engraved by Israel Henriet in 1633, a lone soldier finds solace atop his trusty wooden steed amidst chaos and destruction. 🖼️ Meanwhile, young hearts skipped a beat at the sight of "A Visit to the Sweet Shop. " This oil on canvas masterpiece (also known as painting number 17194) transports us to a simpler era when sugary delights awaited those with pocketfuls of coins. 🍭 Don Quixote himself would have marveled at Clavilenos' arrival – an enchanting wooden peg horse that carried dreams and adventures beyond imagination. ✨ From Jemmy's desire for his wooden horse to be shod, depicted in an exquisite engraving, to My Little Pony capturing hearts across generations, these timeless toys have always held a special place in our lives. 🐴🌈 Even Victorian Christmas cards embraced this cherished symbol; one featuring two gentlemen dressed for hunting alongside a majestic wooden companion while another showcased angels praying over baby Jesus before a beautifully adorned Christmas tree. "Don Quixote. . Began to turn the pin" - an evocative engraving reminding us that even knights errant found joy astride their loyal equine companions. Wooden horses also played their part outside childhood realms; witness Le Jeu de Bague Nuptiale where different cultures clashed elegantly during this traditional game. And who can resist peering into toyshops filled with colorful lithographs displaying rows upon rows of whimsical wonders? In these enchanting spaces, the wooden horse reigns supreme.