Cast Iron 'New York' pull toy Battleship, c. 1900

Name/Title

Cast Iron 'New York' pull toy Battleship, c. 1900

Entry/Object ID

1985.2.1

Description

ACC. NO. 85.2.1 SUBJECT CATEGORY: Toys DATE OR PERIOD: C. 1900 OBJECT: Battle Ship, Toy DESCRIPTION: Cast iron battleship on three wheels (pull toy). Composed of four separate parts that are attached with iron screws. Impressed in the iron is the name of "New York". Has original paint of white, yellow, blue and red. SIZE: Width is 21", height is 72": HISTORY OF OBJECT: Cast iron toy originally played with by Samuel S. Haslett, Jr., born Alameda 1888; brother of donor. ACQUIRED: Doris Haslett Goodman, DATE: January 1, 1985