"Trumodel Toys" Derrick
ManufacturerManufactured by
Noble Mfg. Co.
American
DistributorDistributed by
A. C. Gilbert Company
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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