Object Details
Summary
This plastic, multistage rocket toy seems to be inspired at least in part by the shape and design of the V-2 rocket. The plastic composition suggests that it was made in the 1950s, when injection molding and innovations in the compositions of plastics made toys made from the material readily available at low prices.
Collector Michael O'Harro donated this toy to the Museum in 1993.
Credit Line
Gift of Michael O'Harro
Inventory Number
A19970683000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
MEMORABILIA-Popular Culture
Materials
Plastic, synthetic rubber
Dimensions
3-D (Large piece (bottom)): 22.2 × 14 × 14cm (8 3/4 × 5 1/2 × 5 1/2 in.)
3-D (Small piece (top)): 15.9 × 3.8 × 3.2cm (6 1/4 × 1 1/2 × 1 1/4 in.)
3-D: 0.1kg (0.3lb.)
Country of Origin
United States of America
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Location
National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC
Exhibition
Destination Moon
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nasm_A19970683000