Topps "World on Wheels" Series, circa 1953 Ford Country Squire Station Wagon, circa 1954
THF207254 / Topps "World on Wheels" Series, circa 1953 Ford Country Squire Station Wagon, circa 1954
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Artifact Overview
The Topps Chewing Gum Company produced a series of vehicle trading cards in the 1950s. Now known as the "World on Wheels" set, the face of the card depicted an historic or modern car, truck, or other vehicle. The back contained interesting facts about the vehicle and usually a trivia question or information about transportation, roads, or traffic safety.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Collecting card
Date Made
circa 1954
Subject Date
circa 1954
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Printed in the United States for Topps Chewing Gum, Inc. (T.C.G.)
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
87.1.2.9
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 2.625 in
Width: 3.75 in
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