Mr. Potato Head Set, 1955-1960
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When introduced in 1952, Mr. Potato Head came with sharp-pronged plastic eyes, ears, noses, and mouths that kids could stick into a potato and arrange in endless variations. Mr. Potato Head soon acquired a wife, children, and a variety of accessories, including a car and a boat. He also had the distinction of being the first toy advertised on television.
When introduced in 1952, Mr. Potato Head came with sharp-pronged plastic eyes, ears, noses, and mouths that kids could stick into a potato and arrange in endless variations. Mr. Potato Head soon acquired a wife, children, and a variety of accessories, including a car and a boat. He also had the distinction of being the first toy advertised on television.
Artifact
Play set
Date Made
1955-1960
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2000.57.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Paper (Fiber product)
Nylon
Felt (Textile)
Dimensions
Height: 2.625 in
Width: 7.375 in
Length: 10.375 in
Inscriptions
box top: Mr. POTATO HEAD / YOU'LL ENJOY HIM AS HE SCOOTS ALONG IN HIS CAR AND BOAT TRAILER side of box: SO EASY TO ASSEMBLE THESE AND MORE WITH ANY FRUIT OR VEGETABLE - / IN HIS CAR OR AS A - PEAR PEPPER ORANGE APPLE CUCUMBER side of box: BEGIN WITH A POTATO AND FOLLOW THE SIMPLE INSTRUCTIONS INCLOSED / START / FINISH / RIDING AROUND IN HIS CAR AND TRAILER OR STANDING UP - HE'S A RIOT box ends: MR. POTATO HEAD WITH HIS NEW CAR AND TRAILER IS / A RIOT OF UN FOR EVERY MEMBER OF THE FAMILY / REGARDLESS OF AGE. MORE AMUSING THAN EVER! / HASSENFELD BROS., INC. / CENTRAL FALLS, R.I. / MADE IN U.S.A. / 2050X100 instruction sheet: Mr. Potato Head® / FUNNY FACE IDEAS / ADVERTISED IN LIFE instruction sheet: Mrs. Potato Head® / FUNNY FACE IDEAS / ADVERTISED IN LIFE
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