Wolverine Merry-Go-Round

Creator

Preview

Creation Date

1930

Coverage

1890-2011

Date Range

circa 1930-1950

Description

This wind-up toy was manufactured by Wolverine Supply and Manufacturing Company from the 1930's to the 1950's. It is lithographed tin and features a clockwork mechanism that can be activated by a metal key. When the merry-go-round is wound, the cars and planes rotate while music plays.

Format

Digital Photograph

Source

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