Modern Toys Baggage Cart

Creator

Preview

Creation Date

1950

Coverage

1890-2011

Date Range

circa 1950

Description

This baggage cart was manufactured by Modern Toys in Japan during the 1950's. It is lithographed tin and is battery operated. The front has a 180 degree friction wheel that allows the toy to turn in circles. If it becomes blocked by an object, the driver's arms perform a mechanical motion, simulating that he is maneuvering the cart, and the cart will move around the object.

Format

Digital Photograph

Source

Ralph L. Tomlinson Toy Collection, "Learning Through Play" Exhibit in Leatherby Library