"Trumodel Toys" Derrick

ManufacturerManufactured by Noble Mfg. Co. American

DistributorDistributed by A. C. Gilbert Co. American

Original OwnerOriginally owned by the Noble family American

ManufacturerPower switch manufactured by Cooper

Date1920s

MediumMetal, wood, string, electrical cord

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x approximate width x depth of derrick): 38 5/16 x 38 x 23 3/4in. (97.3 x 96.5 x 60.3cm)

ClassificationsEquipment

Credit LineGift of Timothy Brownell and Margie Waters

Object number2006.85.1a-b

MarkingsThe engine mount has an oval label that is now mostly obscured by dirt and possibly some corrosion. The legible parts read, "TRU[MODEL] TOYS/ NOBLE M[FG. CO.] [HART]FORD".

The opposite end of the engine mount is stamped, "TRUMODEL TOYS/ NOBLE MFG. CO. HARTFORD". That exact wording is also stamped on a small metal plaque that is mounted to one of the wooden support beams.

The plastic power switch is stamped on one side, "15A-120VAC/ COOPER/ MEXICO/ INSERT SCREWS THIS SIDE/ UND. LAB. INC. LIST". The reverse side of the switch is stamped, "15A-120VAC/ COOPER/ MEXICO/ UND. LAB. INC. LIST".NotesMaker Note: "Trumodel Toys" is a trademark of the A. C. Gilbert Company. Noble Manufacturing Company manufactured this particular toy for A. C. Gilbert Company.

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