Name/Title
Toy TruckEntry/Object ID
2008.38.7Description
Red-painted wooden toy truck. The truck has a walled bed and open cab. The outer walls of the wheels are painted black, and the wheels are each mounted on a wire axel, allowing them to rotate. The front bumper is painted silver, and there is a small silver decoration painted on the hood. The label, "R.H.A. 1952" is written in black ink on the bottom of the truck, beneath the driver's seat.Context
Made by Raymond "Bob" H. Adams. He made several trucks as Christmas presents for all his male grandchildren. They were assembled and painted at the Railroad Station waiting room.Acquisition
Accession
2008.38Source or Donor
Adams, Alice Elizabeth Alger (1921-2007)Acquisition Method
GiftCredit Line
In memory of Joseph and Laura Algar and Raymond H. AdamsMade/Created
Artist
Adams, Raymond Herbert (1920-1998)Date made
1952Place
Town
FairleeCounty
Orange CountyState/Province
VermontCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaDimensions
Dimension Description
OverallHeight
8-1/2 inWidth
6-1/2 inLength
20-1/4 in