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Connecticut Historical Society collection, 2011.374.6  © 2011 The Connecticut Historical Societ ...
Tin Elephant
Connecticut Historical Society collection, 2011.374.6 © 2011 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Tin Elephant

Date1930-1939
MediumTin, paint
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 4 1/2 x 2 1/2in. (11.4 x 6.4cm)
ClassificationsEquipment
Credit LineConnecticut Museum of Culture and History collection
Object number2011.374.6
DescriptionTin toy wind up elephant with red body and decorated with green and yellow patterns on back and legs. Wind up key is on side of elephant. The right front leg is missing along with both ears. Probably manufactured by Lindstrom Toy Company. Probably was part of the Greatest Show on Earth set.
Status
Not on view
Connecticut Historical Society collection, 2011.374.4  The Newman S. Hungerford Museum Fund
1920-1939
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Albert G. Walker
1858
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