Tin Boat
Date1920-1939
MediumTin, paint
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width): 7 5/16 x 2 1/8in. (18.5 x 5.4cm)
ClassificationsEquipment
Credit LineConnecticut Museum of Culture and History collection
DescriptionTin toy speedboat with wind-up key on top. Small painted tin driver seated at back with a painted blue shirt with red and white striped sleeves and a red and blue striped cap. Body of boat is pale yellow with two green lines running around and with green flecking on upper part. Top of the boat is red with green and yellow decoration with wind-up key in center. (Piece of twine tied to the key). The top front of boat reads: "Miss America". On the back of the boat there are two small yellow circles each reading "Lindstrom". In front of driver there is a scroll that reads: "Made in USA patented".
Object number2011.374.4
MarkingsPainted on top of boat in two small circles: "Lindstrom"InscribedPainted on top front of boat: "Miss America"On View
Not on view
1920-1939
1930-1939
