From the exhibition
Cut-Out Toy: Bunny
· Early 20th century

This newspaper cut-out toy spread demonstrates how Sunday comics pages functioned beyond narrative entertainment. Readers could assemble a three-dimensional bunny figure by cutting and folding numbered pieces, guided by simple line drawings and assembly instructions. The design combines basic geometric forms—circles for eyes, ovals for body parts—with instructional clarity typical of children's newspaper features. Such cut-outs were staples of Sunday editions, offering free toys that encouraged repeated newspaper purchase. The format reflects the era's integration of comics as interactive family entertainment, where the printed page itself became material for play and craft.
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