Little Red Riding Hood and Cinderella with Surprise Pictures 1870 - 1880

This "Little Red Riding Hood and Cinderella with Surprise Pictures" is a Victorian era toy from Dean & Son, printed between 1870 and 1880, now in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The image depicts a scene with two popular fairytales intertwined, with Red Riding Hood and Cinderella, hinting at the "surprise pictures" feature common to these Victorian toys. This "surprise pictures" element is achieved through a mechanism that allows different images to be revealed by moving the toy's panels. The colorful print and playful depiction of the characters make this toy a delightful example of Victorian era amusement.