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

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.
Toy Drum, 1937-1940