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Toy Robot, 1955-1965

THF1085 / Toy Robot, 1955-1965
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Artifact Overview

Battery-operated robots were among the most popular of the futuristic toys of the 1960s. This robot has pistons in his chest that move up and down as the robot walks.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Toy (Recreational artifact)

Date Made

1955-1965

Place of Creation

Creator Notes

Probably made in Japan or the United States

Location

at Henry Ford Museum in Your Place in Time

Object ID

91.327.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic

Technique

Lithography

Color

Gray (Color)
Black (Color)
Gold (Color)
Red
Yellow (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 10.25 in
Width: 5.875 in
Length: 3.5 in

Artifact