Toy Pistol, Used by James Greenhoe, 1937-1946

THF304288 / Toy Pistol, Used by James Greenhoe, 1937-1946
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Artifact Overview

Artifact Details

Artifact

Popgun

Date Made

1937-1946

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

91.87.39

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Metal

Color

Black (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 1.25 in
Width: 4.00 in
Length: 8.00 in

Inscriptions

on grip: PAT # 2106400 / OTHERS PEND. / WYANDOTTE TOYS / MADE IN U.S.A.
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