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Manufacturer:
Automatic Toy Co.  Search this
Materials:
Rocket ship, probably tin; wheels (2), rubber; box, original, cardboard
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/2 x 4in. (6.4 x 10.2cm)
Other (box): 2 1/2 x 8 3/4 x 4in. (6.4 x 22.2 x 10.2cm)
Type:
MEMORABILIA-Popular Culture
Country of Origin:
United States of America
Date:
ca. 1952
Summary:
This friction-operated toy "Space Rocket Ship" is an example of the space-themed tin toys that were popular in the United States in the 1950s and 1960s. Although Japanese-made tin toys came to dominate the American tin toy market, this particular toy, which dates to 1952, was manufactured by the Automatic Toy Company of Staten Island, New York. Its box advertised that it could "shoot sparks as it speeds along."
Collector Michael O'Harro donated the Space Rocket Ship to the Museum in 1993.
Credit Line:
Gift of Michael O'Harro
Inventory Number:
A19970636000
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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National Air and Space Museum Collection
Location:
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
Hangar:
James S. McDonnell Space Hangar
Data Source:
National Air and Space Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv981d1dbe2-f427-4940-839a-a16ed027d69b
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nasm_A19970636000