Automobile

Unidentified maker1930-1935

The New York Historical
New York, NY, United States

Prior to World War II, New York’s Macy’s department store offered a variety of exclusive in-store holiday toy offerings. This small wood delivery Christmas truck was produced by Strombecker, which specialized in wooden toys and model kits.

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Details

Title: Automobile
Creator: Unidentified maker
Date Created: 1930-1935
Physical Dimensions: 1 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 3/4 in. (3.8 x 11.4 x 1.9 cm)
Type: Toy
Medium: Wood, metal, paint
Object Number: 2014.31.1041
Credit Line: New-York Historical Society, Jerni Collection, acquired with generous support from Bloomberg Philanthropies, Richard Gilder, and an anonymous donor

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