Object Details
Manufacturer
T. Cohn, Inc.
Summary
This Space Port fortress toy made by toymaker T. Cohn, Inc. in the early 1950s is the centerpiece of the Superior Space Port (also known as the Captain Video Space Port). The metal space-theme fort with its associated plastic vehicles and space men (and aliens), which were made by Lido Toys, was merchandise related to "Captain Video and His Video Rangers," a weekly television show that aired on the DuMont network from 1949-1956. "Captain Video" was considered the U.S.'s and world's first television show with a space flight theme. Such space-themed forts illustrate how heavily space science fiction drew upon another American popular culture genre, the Western.
Collector Michael O'Harro donated this toy to the Museum in 1993.
Credit Line
Gift of Michael O'Harro
Inventory Number
A19973002000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
MEMORABILIA-Popular Culture
Materials
Overall, probably tin or sheet iron; cannon, plastic, with wood end, and accompanying wood dowels; launcher, with plastic cylinder.
Dimensions
3-D: 43.2 x 22.9 x 27.9cm (17 x 9 x 11 in.)
Country of Origin
United States of America
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Location
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
Hangar
James S. McDonnell Space Hangar
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nasm_A19973002000
