Schoenhut Humpty Dumpty Circus Props - Pair of Ladders bird shaped whistle Late 19th/early 20th century I

Late 19th/early 20th century I believe and while these show some age they remain quite lovely

The Hazard of Tomorrow

and that while clearly all by the same sender each is signed slightly differently

and then red tape around the edges

Schoenhut Humpty Dumpty Circus Props - Pair of Ladders bird shaped whistle Late 19th/early 20th century IInitially founded to make toy pianos, the Schoenhut Piano Company, based in Philadelphia, debuted its Humpty Dumpty Circus in 1903, and I do believe it was the best thing they ever made not just for the clowns and animals, but also, and maybe especially, for the circus furniture! I really love the ladders, which I've found make great stands for little animals when laid on their sides and, with nicely aged old white painted surfaces, are just