Cretors "Tosty Rosty Man"

 Jointed Clown Figure


Information

aw item number:  2002.256
manufacturer:  C. Cretors & Company
size:  2.5"L x 9"H x 1.75"W - 1.2 Lbs.
period:  20th Century
acquisition date:  4/15/2002

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status:  Collection

description:  "Tosty Rosty Man" is a small action figure that is permanently mounted to Cretors corn poppers and peanut roasters. The cast iron head, arms and legs are attached to a wooden block body. Tosty Rosty's wardrobe is a colorful clown costume.

information:  The automatic figure, a particular feature of Cretor's machines, turns a small glass cylinder full of peanuts, demonstrating the old way peanuts were roasted. This trademarked feature atracts children and adults alike.


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