Bright Orange 1957 Tonka Hi-Way Dept. Steam Shovel, Working miniature ladder back chairs I think knowing the lyrics

I think knowing the lyrics to the song rather amplifies the (rather urgent) empathy one feels for this little doggy

the mane and ears of her lion-dog companion

At first the style of the horse made me think It might be Italian

or just sitting closed

and would guess it is her hat she is holding

Bright Orange 1957 Tonka Hi-Way Dept. Steam Shovel, Working miniature ladder back chairs I think knowing the lyricsThis bright orange operable Tonka shoveler, and the tractor trailor I am listing separately, actually together formed a complete set, issued by Tonka in 1957, with the shoveler displayed sitting on the trailer. These are highly collectible and among Tonka's most iconic designs, but I bought them just because I think they're fantastic looking, and thought to list them separately because maybe for some people one bright orange truck is enough? This hand