Toy Bomber, 1948-1950
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Artifact Overview
Wyandotte Toys began in 1920, and became one of the world's largest producers of toy guns by 1929. During the 1930s and 1940s, the company diversified into other product lines, including toy vehicles, mechanical toys, and military toys.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Toy airplane
Date Made
1948-1950
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Made by All Metal Products (Wyandotte Toys) in Wyandotte, Michigan
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Your Place in Time
Object ID
72.177.5
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Almena Gray Wilde.
Material
Steel (Alloy)
Cardboard
Color
Blue
Red
Dimensions
Height: 2.5 in
Width: 10.25 in
Length: 10 in
Inscriptions
Product package: WYANDOTTE TOY / Defense BOMBER
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