Mystery Toy
Can anyone identify the riding toy in the picture? I played with a much newer model as a kid but never knew the proper name for the toy. For you antique car buffs, the car at the extreme left of the photo is an early Chrysler. The photo is from approximately 1925.
Thanks to Jane for identifying the toy as an Irish Mail. If you would like to learn more about the history and development of Irish Mails, please click here.
posted by Ookpik at 11:38 PM
11 Comments:
I believer that's and Irish Male. You push with your feet and pull with your arms to make it move forward.
oops - "an" Irish Male.
Thanks for the identification and information!
Irish Mare
"Mare" as in a female horse.
I have one thats looks like the one pic with no one on it. Its in great shape and would love to know how much its worth
this is called an irish mail, fashioned in a sort after the bicycle version carriers used in ireland at the turn of the century. the 50's version was made by a company calle dplastic block city of chicago, was red with a yellow seat and handles and was steered with your feet, and was the talk of my neighborhood. it was stolen more than once, but was always recovered due to its uniqueness. hope this helps.
I had one of these growing up in the western suburbs of Chicago in the 1960s. It was red and yellow just like the other poster mentioned. I could go pretty much as fast as the people on bikes. Does anyone know if any still exist? What happened to the Plastic Block company? Was their version ever patented?
Thanks
I have my mother and uncle's Irish mail. She was born in 1927 and he in 1931, both in Massillon Ohio. Mine is mostly wood, faded green originalpaint, metal wheels and was foot powered. It has a handle that appears to push and pull as you go. I have never seen one like it an ebay auction or an internet site.Am curious of its worth.
I used to have an Irish Mail when I was growing up in Greencastle, Indiana. What a workout! Kids were tougher then.
I have an irishmail from the 1950's with the yellow seat and red body. It's in perfect condition. Made by the Chicago Irishmail Company. (name is on the back) If anyone is interested in it, email Ladykc4@hotmail.com. I am considering selling it.
I had one of these that we got for Christmas about 1945. It was made out of metal and had rubber wheels. It was one of my favorite all time toys!
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