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Horse Tin Toy, circa 1870

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Artifact Overview

Children's love of animals has spurred manufacturers to create numerous varieties of toy animals over the years, from clever movable toys to cuddly stuffed animals. The Dover Stamping Company, founded in 1833, gained its current name in 1857. By the 1860s, the company was offering a full line of tin housewares as well as tin novelty toys.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Pull toy

Date Made

circa 1870

Creators

Place of Creation

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

38.309.2979

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Susan Stebbins Stark.

Material

Tin (Metal)

Color

White (Color)
Green
Yellow (Color)
Red

Dimensions

Height: 4.75 in
Width: 3 in
Length: 6.5 in

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Horse Tin Toy, circa 1870