Toy
Object number93.240.2597
Manufacturer
Metalcraft Corporation
Date1933-1935
MediumMetal; Rubber; Enamel
Credit LineGift of H.J. Heinz Company
DescriptionMetal toy truck, recreting a 1930's-era delivery truck. Heinz logo and text throughout.Dimensions5.125 x 4 x 12.25 in. (13 x 10.2 x 31.1 cm)Marks"RICE FLAKES" above PURE FOOD logo on both sides of car, "BAKED BEANS / BOTTLED / VINEGAR" on proper right side of car, and "SPAGHETTI / TOMATO / KETCHUP" on proper left side of car.
Stamped in two places on bottom: "Metalcraft Corp. / St. Louis / Patent No. 1,905,981 others pending / made in U.S.A."
Relief molded on tires: "Silvertown / Goodrich"
"H.J. HEINZ CO." printed on front of car, above windshield.
Heinz logo: “PURE FOOD / EST. 57 1869 / HEINZ / VARIETIES / PRODUCTS" on both sides of truck.
Related institution
H.J. Heinz Company
Subjects
On View
On view
c. 1952
1976
1976
