G.I. Joe Pontoon Boat, 1970-1978

Summary

G.I. Joe and Barbie had something in common: they each came with an array of clothing and accessories designed to increase parents' spending. But instead of party dresses and sports cars, Joe had uniforms, jeeps, weapons, canteens, gas masks, and binoculars.

G.I. Joe and Barbie had something in common: they each came with an array of clothing and accessories designed to increase parents' spending. But instead of party dresses and sports cars, Joe had uniforms, jeeps, weapons, canteens, gas masks, and binoculars.

Artifact

Toy boat

Date Made

1970-1978

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

91.301.7

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Paper (Fiber product)

Color

Light brown
White (Color)
Black (Color)
Orange (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 4.75 in

Width: 12.00 in

Length: 14.00 in

Inscriptions

On right side of motor: GI JOE On right side of life jacket: GI JOE / AIR / VEST On instruction sheet: G.I. JOE / CAPTURE OF THE PYGMY GORILLA

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