Toy Tow Truck, 1937-1946
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Artifact Overview
In 1915, the Automobile Club of Missouri offered the first emergency road service for its members. This idea caught on quickly, and it soon became a service offered by all AAA affiliates to its members. This toy tow truck, made by the Wyandotte (Michigan) Toy Company about 1940, proudly sports an American Automobile Association decal on its side. It may have been a promotional item for AAA.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Toy truck
Date Made
1937-1946
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
On Loan - AAA (The Auto Club Group)
Object ID
91.87.68
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Steel (Alloy)
Wood (Plant material)
Rubber (Material)
Dimensions
Height: 8.75 in
Width: 6.25 in
Length: 22 in
Inscriptions
sides:
Official AAA Service Car
Wyandotte Toys Made in U.S.A.
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