Horse Drawn Omnibus Penny Toy, 1890-1930
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Artifact Overview
Toy companies began making small, inexpensive, yet colorful, tin toys in the late 19th century. Over the years, toymakers stamped tin into shapes of animals, trains, boats, soldiers and even this horse-drawn omnibus. Children could purchase these low-priced toys from shopkeepers or street vendors. These mass-produced toys -- though not meant to last -- provided fun for just a few pennies.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Toy (Recreational artifact)
Date Made
1890-1930
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
89.193.34
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Tin (Metal)
Dimensions
Height: 2.25 in
Width: 1 in
Length: 5.75 in
Inscriptions
on horse and on toy omnibus: MADE IN GERMANY
on either side of omnibus: GRAND HOTEL
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