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- Toy Trailer, 1935-1941 - During the Great Depression, camping trailers became a nationwide sensation. They promised family togetherness in a stylish, fully equipped unit that could be conveniently detached from the car. This toy trailer's miniature paper curtains represent the home comforts -- such as awnings, storage space, and compact kitchens -- and privacy that life-size units brought to road trips.
- 1935-1941
- Collections - Artifact
Toy Trailer, 1935-1941
During the Great Depression, camping trailers became a nationwide sensation. They promised family togetherness in a stylish, fully equipped unit that could be conveniently detached from the car. This toy trailer's miniature paper curtains represent the home comforts -- such as awnings, storage space, and compact kitchens -- and privacy that life-size units brought to road trips.