M.F.D. Aerial Ladder Truck

Creator

Preview

Creation Date

1950

Coverage

1890-2011

Date Range

circa 1950

Description

Thsi aerial ladder truck was manufactured in Japan during the 1950's. M.F.D. stands for Mound Fire Department, which is located in Mound, Minnesota. This is a friction toy that also features a ringing bell while moving. It is pressed steel with lithographed tin firemen emblems, a movable ladder and rubber tires.

Format

Digital Photograph

Source

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