Strauss
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The Strauss toy brand was one of the premier toy manufacturers in the early 20th century, known primarily for their mechanical and wind-up tin toys. These intricately designed toys ranged from cars and buses to elaborate scenes with moving parts. The brand also experimented with unique items such as tin toys with built-in music boxes. Strauss toys are widely recognized by their vibrant, lithographed designs which often stand out from other brands in a collector's showcase.
The Strauss Toy Company was created by Reuben Strauss in New York City during the early 191s. The brand quickly garnered attention for its innovative and imaginative mechanical toys, earning a reputation for quality craftsmanship in detail. Strauss was devoted to creating joy in children's lives and was quoted saying, “Making children happy is not a child's play.” One notable 'interesting fact' about Strauss is their pre-automobile era transportation toys have now become collector's items worth thousands of dollars due to their rarity and unique historical context. Their most famous creation is the "Toys by Strauss Mechanical Walking Elephant," a wind-up toy that walks on its own. The company ceased operation in the early 193s due to the economic turmoil of the Great Depression.
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