RECREATIONAL OBJECTS

Object/Artifact

Historical Society of Carroll County, Maryland

Name/Title

RECREATIONAL OBJECTS

Entry/Object ID

2006.005.001

Description

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

2006.005

Source or Donor

Herbst, Doris

Acquisition Method

Gift

Exhibitions

Notes

"Doorway to the Past," 2007. "Playthings of the Pa

General 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.