Kiddie Car

Object/Artifact

Waseca County History Center

Name/Title

Kiddie Car

Entry/Object ID

2024.66.1

Description

The image features a vintage wooden tricycle with a simple and rustic design, showcasing two large wheels at the rear and a smaller wheel at the front, all in a natural wood finish; the handlebars are fashioned from the same material. The seat shows a section of wood with a distressed and faded rectangular label, bearing obscured text due to wear and tear, partially displaying letters like "ID" and "AR," that when new would have said "Kiddie Kar". Material: wood, metal. Size: 18 1/2" x 17 1/2" (Length of seat) x 17 1/2" (height to top of handle).

Use

A child's toy

Context

This collection is from the family of Emily Kaiser Wetzstein (1917-2009) who lived in Vivian Township of Waseca County.

Collection

Toys of Emily Kaiser Wetzstein

Cataloged By

Pfen

Made/Created

Manufacturer

H.C. White Company.

Date made

circa 1917 - circa 1930

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Car, Kiddie

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Toy, Riding

Nomenclature Class

Toys

Nomenclature Category

Category 09: Recreational Objects

General Notes

Note Type

Internet Note

Note

From eBay Product Description: This early, wooden tricycle by Kiddie Kar is a special collectible. Circa: 1916-1918 Markings: Four patent dates: April 1916, March 20, 1917, Dec 24, 1918, Dec 24, 1918, Made in U.S.A . Dimensions: 18 1/2" (overall), 17 1/2" (Length of seat), 17 1/2" (height to top of handle), 9 1/4" (depth between wheels) Product Weight: 5 pounds Main Material: Wood

Create Date

April 21, 2026

Update Date

April 21, 2026