Toy, Car
Object number2010.95.1 a,b
Manufacturer
Winross Company Inc.
Date1970-1995
OriginRochester, NY
MediumMetal, plastic, paint
Credit LineGift of Steven T. Wardzinski
DescriptionBlue Westinghouse semi truck toy consisting of tractor unit and semi-trailer.Dimensionsa) L: 3.25" W: 1.25" H: 2.25b) L: 7.187" W: 1.562" H: 2.25
Inscriptions(a)
Above the cab is a sign depicting an underlined "W" inscribed in a circle.
On the doors of the cab are the same symbol and printed below it reads: "WESTINGHOUSE / FURNITURE / SYSTEMS"
(b)
On top of the trailer is an underlined "W" inscribed in a circle with "WESTINGHOUSE / FURNITURE SYSTEMS" printed to the right.
On both sides of the trailer are a blue and beige trapezoidal design and an underlined "W" inscribed in a circle with "WESTINGHOUSE / FURNITURE SYSTEMS" printed to the right.
On right door is "YOU CAN BE SURE. . . / IF IT'S WESTINGHOUSE" with an underlined "W" inscribed in a circle underneath.
On opposite end is "YOU CAN BE SURE. . . / IF IT'S WESTINGHOUSE" with an underlined "W" inscribed in a circle underneath.
MarksEmbossed on bottom of trailer "WINROSS / ROCHESTER N.Y. / 14602 U.S.A."
Historical NotesWestinghouse Furniture Systems toy truck. Westinghouse Furniture Systems originated in the early 1970s and was a pioneer in the open office panel systems environment. In 1990, the company, which was a subsidiary of Westinghouse Electric Corporation, became known as Knoll Equity after Westinghouse purchased Knoll Group and several other furniture manufacturing companies.
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Knoll Equity
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Westinghouse Furniture Systems
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Westinghouse Electric Corporation
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