Engine, from Circus Train
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Caption
Frank Tilton (American, 1888–1957); Grandad's Toy Shop. Engine, from Circus Train, copyright 1953. Wood, pigment, metal, 10 1/2 x 7 5/8 x 22 1/8 in. (26.7 x 19.4 x 56.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Purchased with funds given in honor of Henry Christensen III, 2016.6.1. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)
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Title
Engine, from Circus Train
Date
copyright 1953
Geography
Place made: North Thetford, Vermont, United States
Medium
Wood, pigment, metal
Classification
Dimensions
10 1/2 x 7 5/8 x 22 1/8 in. (26.7 x 19.4 x 56.2 cm)
Markings
Front bumper: Oval silver decal with green lettering: "A/ GRANDAD'S/ TOY/ [copyright logo] 1953 BY GRANDAD'S SHOP/ NORTH THETFORD, VT., U.S. A. [flanked by green pinetrees]"
Credit Line
Purchased with funds given in honor of Henry Christensen III
Accession Number
2016.6.1
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