Toy Drum, 1937-1940
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Artifact Overview
Toy musical instruments, such as drums and pianos, have been mass-produced for children since the late 1800s. Noble & Cooley, founded in 1854, is the earliest and largest American manufacturer of toy drums. The company also produced snare drums during the Civil War.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Toy (Recreational artifact)
Date Made
1937-1940
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
91.87.90
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Metal
Wood (Plant material)
Cardboard
Canvas
Color
Tan (Color)
Brown
Blue
Dimensions
Height: 4.75 in
Width: 0.5 in
Diameter: 11.5 in
Inscriptions
On sides of drum: MADE IN U.S.A./BY NOBLE & COOLEY CO.
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