G. Fox & Co. Delivery Truck
DistributorDistributed by
G. Fox and Co.
American, founded 1847
ManufacturerManufactured by
Mound Metalcraft Inc.
American
Date1954
MediumPainted metal with plastic parts
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 6 11/16 x 5 1/2 x 12in. (17 x 14 x 30.5cm)
ClassificationsEquipment
Credit LineThe Newman S. Hungerford Museum Fund
DescriptionDie cast metal toy truck enameled in blue paint with chromium-plated bumper and four black plastic tires with silver-tone plastic hub caps. Decals applied to either side of the rear panels and the doors identify the toy as a G. Fox department store delivery truck.
Object number2006.12.0
MarkingsPrinted decals on either side of truck read, "G. FOX & CO. / HARTFORD / SERVING CONNECTICUT SINCE 1847"; yellow, green, and red sticker on the bottom of the truck reads: "Tonka Toys/ TRADE MARK BY / Mound Metalcraft Inc. / Mound, Minn."Collections
- G. Fox & Co.
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