These are vintage "Animal World" paper cut-out toys from the early 1900s (around 1900–1910).
Key Details
- Manufacturer: They were produced by the Decalco Litho Co. based out of Hoboken, New Jersey.
- Purpose: These color lithograph sheets were meant for children to practice scissor and folding skills. They include printed instructions stating: "Cut on black line, fold on dotted line" so the individual animal illustrations could stand upright as a playset.
- Content: The image showcases four sheets from different series—three matching sheets from "Set 5" featuring hound breeds, puppies, and a butterfly, and one sheet from "Set 3" depicting a Great Dane, a bird, and a sitting dog.