Hose Carriage Pull Toy, 1890-1910

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Artifact Overview

Transportation toys have reflected larger technological innovations in society, in both their use of different materials and the types of vehicles they have represented. In 1870, Edward R. Ives joined partner Cornelius Blakeslee to produce clockwork and cast iron toys, such as this hose carriage pull toy, as well as to distribute toys for other manufacturers.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Pull toy

Date Made

1890-1910

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

58.100.39

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Cast iron
Rubber (Material)
Wood (Plant material)

Color

Black (Color)
Red
White (Color)
Gold (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 5.5 in
Width: 4.5 in
Length: 15.5 in