Toy
Object number2006.68.14
Manufacturer
Wolverine Toy, Division of Spang Industries, Inc.
(founded 1968)
Datec. 1983
OriginBooneville, AR
Mediumplastic/metal/carboard/ink
Credit LineGift of Spang and Company
DescriptionSteel Cookware Set in original cardboard box and clear outer plastic wrapping. Two orange plastic cups, one orange plastic pitcher and lid, three orange plastic serving utensils (ladle, spatula, spoon), one metal frying pan, and one metal pot with lid. Pot and pan have colored wheat design. Sides, top, and bottom of box marked with product and maker information. Back of box lists washing instructions and shows maker's marks.Dimensions16.25 x 20 x 3.5 in. (41.3 x 50.8 x 8.9 cm)MarksTop and bottom sides of box marked "WOLVERINE / STEEL COOKWARE / SET WITH PLASTIC ACCESSORIES / SCALED FOR RITE HITE APPLIANCES / FOR AGES 4 TO 12".
Sides of box marked similarly with "No. 263" and "WOLVERINE TOY / DIVISION SPANG INDUSTRIES INC. / BOONEVILLE, ARKANSAS 72927 / MADE IN U.S.A."
Back of box lists washing instructions, shows maker's mark, has letters "F.M." in red circle, and another circle with numbers and the letter "J" inside; includes "Wolverine Toy / Division Spang Industries Inc. / Booneville, Arkansas 72927".
Historical NotesWolverine 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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