Train

Name/Title

Train

Description

Train steam engine, cast iron, (a push-pull toy) somewhat resembles very early steam engines like the 'John Bull' except it has a roof on cab, but front sides and back are open. 2 small wheels in front and 2 larger wheels in back under cab. Wheels are spoked and painted red, rest of toy is painted black. Frame marked near front wheels: "AVERY" Used by Dwain Booher Grover, donors' son. He died when about 4 years old because he got into his grandmother's medicine.

Use

by Dwain Booher Grover, 1920-1924, Son of Louis and Lena Firn

Collection

Lena Firn Grover Estate

Acquisition

Accession

1981.027

Source or Donor

Lena Firn Grover

Acquisition Method

Donation

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1922

Notes

Made: by Avery

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Jul 6, 2000

Create Date

July 6, 2000

Update Date

June 27, 2025