Locomotive Mechanical Toy, 1869-1880
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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
Place of Creation
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
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