Sweet Hand-carved Folk Art Squeeze Toy, Acrobat in Green Shorts kneeling figure I found these cards inside

I found these cards inside an old hand-carved Spruce Gum box

the head itself holds its shape via a hard cardboard hat-shaped form inside

South Hadley

with slightly cocked head

3 1/2" x 5 1/2" and in very good vintage condition

Sweet Hand-carved Folk Art Squeeze Toy, Acrobat in Green Shorts kneeling figure I found these cards insideIt's been a while since I grabbed a squeeze toy, but I really like the little man on this one, with his black hair and green shorts and pointy nose and chin. And with crosshatching carved into his chest on one side. Original string, and works great, with a squeeze to the posts at the bottom sending him flipping and flying around. 9 1 8 t x 2 1 2 w x 7 8 d. Excellent condition. Earlyish 20th c. I believe.