Wolverine Auto Lift

Creator

Preview

Creation Date

1930

Coverage

1890-2011

Date Range

circa 1930

Description

This wind-up toy was manufactured by Wolverine Supply and Manufacturing Company in the 1930's. It is lithographed tin and features a clockwork mechanism that can be activated with a metal key. The cars move through the levels of the structure on tracks in a continuous pattern. This continuous movement was a trademark of the company's toys.

Format

Digital Photograph

Source

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