Locomotive Mechanical Toy, 1869-1880

01

Artifact Overview

A key-wound clockwork mechanism drives the spring-operated rear wheel on this toy locomotive. Toymakers Elisha Stevens and George Brown combined their tin and cast-iron toy lines during the 1870s, producing many innovative toys.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Mechanical toy

Date Made

1869-1880

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

58.100.4

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Tin (Metal)
Cast iron

Color

Black (Color)
Red
Green
Gold (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 7 in
Width: 10.5 in
Length: 3.5 in

Inscriptions

Stenciled on either side: UNION
Locomotive Mechanical Toy, 1869-1880