Please note that Greenfield Village will close at 3 p.m. on Friday, June 19, but have extended hours until 9 p.m. on Saturday, June 20 for Motor Muster.

Please note that Greenfield Village will close at 3 p.m. on Friday, June 19, but have extended hours until 9 p.m. on Saturday, June 20 for Motor Muster.

Buddy "L" Toy Truck, 1935-1941

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THF101589 / Buddy "L" Toy Truck, 1935-1941
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Artifact Overview

Artifact Details

Artifact

Toy truck

Date Made

1935-1941

Creators

Place of Creation

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

86.46.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Steel (Alloy)

Color

Yellow (Color)
Red
Silver (Color)
Black (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 4 in
Width: 14 in
Length: 4.75 in

Inscriptions

In red on truck sides: SHELL Impressed into truck tires: BUDDY "L" TOYS EAST MOLINE, ILL. Side of box, in red: BUDDY 'L' TOYS / AMERICA'S FINEST STEEL PLAYTHINGS / BUDDY "L" TOYS / MOLINE PRESSED STEEL CORP. / EAST MOLINE, ILLINOIS U.S.A.
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