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
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