Toy Beetle, 1900-1930

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Artifact Overview

Small tin toys were first made during the 1860s, especially in and around Nuremburg, Germany. This beetle was made in Germany in the early part of the 20th century. As the beetle rolls forward, two center wheels and an axle cause its legs to wiggle.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Toy (Recreational artifact)

Date Made

1900-1930

Place of Creation

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

89.193.362

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Tin (Metal)

Color

Red
Yellow (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 1 in
Width: 2.125 in
Length: 3 in

Inscriptions

on one wing: MADE IN GERMANY on bottom: GERMANY / DRGM
Toy Beetle, 1900-1930