Toy
Object number2006.68.11
Manufacturer
Wolverine Toy, Division of Spang Industries, Inc.
(founded 1968)
Copyright holder
Hallmark Cards, Inc.
Datec. 1985
OriginBooneville, AR
Mediumplastic/ink/carboard/metal
Credit LineGift of Spang and Company
DescriptionRainbow Brite toy tea set in original cardboard box and clear plastic outer wrapping. Four plastic plates; four plastic saucers; four each of plastic spoons, knives, and forks; four plastic teacups; and one plastic teapot. Colored designs on plates show Rainbow Brite and her horse. Colored designs on saucers show Rainbow Brite. Colored designs on cups and teapot show Rainbow Brite and an animal with antennae. Sides of box marked with product and maker information. Back of box lists washing instructions and maker's marks.Dimensions11.25 x 14.5 x 3.5 in. (28.6 x 36.8 x 8.9 cm)Inscriptions
MarksSides of box marked "RAINBOW BRITE / TEA SET. AGES 3 & UP / WOLVERINE / 4 PLACE / NO. 4390".
Back of box lists washing instructions, maker's mark, and circle with numbers and letter "L" inside.
On sides of box: "copyright 1983 Hallmark Cards, Inc." and
"Wolverine Toy/ A Subsidiary of Spang & Company/ 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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c. 1890
