Toy, Sand

Object number2006.68.3

Manufacturer Wolverine Supply and Manufacturing Company (1903 - 1962)

Datec.1918

MediumMetal; Paint

Credit LineGift of Spang & Company

DescriptionFactory prototype for a sand toy; a red-painted sheet metal base supports two opposing towers, topped by funnels.Dimensions10.5 x 3.5 x 15.5 in. (26.7 x 8.9 x 39.4 cm)
Historical NotesThis early prototype uses a typical tilting-bucket arrangement, common to many "Sandy Andy" toys, to convert a back-and-forth motion into a circular motion in order to drive a pulley. Wolverine Toy operated on Pittsburgh’s North Side from c.1900-c.1970, making a variety of children’s toys that were sold on the national market. The company later moved its operations to Booneville, Arkansas and changed its name to Today’s Kids and later Today’s Plastics before being absorbed by Spang & Company

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