Larry Reed's Mechanical Cartoons are an ingenious example of Americana.
Created by Larry Reed, a mid-westerner in the 1930's, they represent a small town life in a humorous way.
The figures are hand carved in a cartoon like fashion. But what really makes them unique is they all move, portraying a little story.

The Mechanical Cartoons were made of items found around the house are
considered antiques today.

All that is known about Larry Reed today is he traveled to (State) fairs and placed 15 Mechanical Cartoons in a tent. You paid admission to see them work.

In his inventory was a tool box weighing in at 75#!

I am seeking any info on him. Thanks for looking.   Apexu@apex-united.com


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