Name/Title
RECREATIONAL OBJECTSEntry/Object ID
2006.005.001Description
Wagon, farm. Child's wagon, probably pulled by goats or dogs. Rectangular box body on two axles; body painted light green with yellow and black rectangles forming decorative border around each side; HARVARD JUNIOR painted on both sides; hinged tailgate. Front wheels have 13.5" diameter; rear wheels have 20" diameter; iron band around wheels. Original red paint remains on axles, tongue and wheel spokes; black striping on wheel spokes. Bench seat is removable; supported by sides of body; painted same light green as body; no upholstery. Tongue extends 40.5" from front of body. Overall size: 29"h x 27.5"w x 43.5"d.Acquisition
Accession
2006.005Source or Donor
Herbst, DorisAcquisition Method
GiftGeneral Notes
Note
Wagon was used by donor’s mother, Viola Crissinger [Robertson] (22 March 1921 - 31 July 2004), and aunt, Lillian Crissinger [Little] (31 May 1923 - 29 April 2000); daughters of John Ford and Mae Maurine Myres Crissinger of New Windsor. The Harvard Junior was sold by Sears, Roebuck and Co. through its catalogs. From 1910 - 1920 it was the most popular model sold by Sears.