Object Details
Manufacturer
Automatic Toy Co.
Summary
This friction-operated toy "Space Rocket Ship" is an example of the space-themed tin toys that were popular in the United States in the 1950s and 1960s. Although Japanese-made tin toys came to dominate the American tin toy market, this particular toy, which dates to 1952, was manufactured by the Automatic Toy Company of Staten Island, New York. Its box advertised that it could "shoot sparks as it speeds along."
Collector Michael O'Harro donated the Space Rocket Ship to the Museum in 1993.
Credit Line
Gift of Michael O'Harro
Date
ca. 1952
Inventory Number
A19970636000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
MEMORABILIA-Popular Culture
Materials
Rocket ship, probably tin; wheels (2), rubber; box, original, cardboard
Dimensions
Overall: 2 1/2 x 4in. (6.4 x 10.2cm)
Other (box): 2 1/2 x 8 3/4 x 4in. (6.4 x 22.2 x 10.2cm)
Country of Origin
United States of America
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National Air and Space Museum Collection
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_A19970636000
