Toy, Car
Object number2007.119.6
Manufacturer
Corgi
Datec. 1950
OriginChina
MediumPlastic; paint; metal
Credit LineGift of James Glick
DescriptionPlastic toy bus. Metal painted red with white and blue trim. Windows clear plastic. Dark plastic seats inside object. Hand-painted line name in white on sides top, front, and back of bus. Bus number next to door, on back of bus, and near front. On front of bus is black sign with white city name. In front window is white sign with black destination text. Two sets of black plastic tires in base; back tired doubled. Hubcaps painted white with red trim. Dimensions2.125 x 1.875 x 8.125 in. (5.4 x 4.8 x 20.6 cm)InscriptionsHand-painted in white on sides top, front, and back of bus, "Harmony Short Line".
The number "775" can be found next to door, on back of bus, and near front.
On front of bus, black sign with white letters, "PITTSBURGH".
In front window, white sign with black letters, "CITY HALL".
MarksLabel embossed on black base: "CORGI / G.M. BUS / MADE IN CHINA".
Historical NotesAccording to donor Jim Glick, who was an executive (secretary-treasurer) for the company, he painted this object to resemble a Harmony Short Line bus. Jim Glick's father, R. Morris Glick, worked for Harmony Short Line from c. 1919 until the company ceased service in 1961. Harmony ran routes across western Pennsylvania and the tri-state area and was the charter company for many of the local universities and sports teams, including the Pittsburgh Hornets.
Related institution
Harmony Short Line
Related person
R. Morris Glick
On View
On view
c. 1940
A.G. Trimble Company
