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Toy Tow Truck, 1937-1946

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Artifact Overview

In 1915, the Automobile Club of Missouri offered the first emergency road service for its members. This idea caught on quickly, and it soon became a service offered by all AAA affiliates to its members. This toy tow truck, made by the Wyandotte (Michigan) Toy Company about 1940, proudly sports an American Automobile Association decal on its side. It may have been a promotional item for AAA.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Toy truck

Date Made

1937-1946

Creators

Place of Creation

Location

On Loan - AAA (The Auto Club Group)

Object ID

91.87.68

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Steel (Alloy)
Wood (Plant material)
Rubber (Material)

Dimensions

Height: 8.75 in
Width: 6.25 in
Length: 22 in

Inscriptions

sides: Official AAA Service Car Wyandotte Toys Made in U.S.A.
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