H69.472.3
ca. 1969
1 in WIDE
(2.54 cm WIDE)
(2.54 cm WIDE)
Gift of Murphy Bivens
H69.472.3
WHAT DO YOU CALL THE OBJECT? match box car or truck
BECAUSE: it's small and possibly fits into a match box
THE OBJECT REPRESENTS: play
EXPLAIN WHY (BELIEF OR FEELING): other objects representing play too large to bring it, easy to carry, represented play time
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION -
SHAPE: like a tanker truck
COLOR(S): green, white, black
MATERIAL: metal and rubber
CULTURAL DESCRIPTION OF OBJECT:
WHERE DID YOU FIND IT? brother's drawer
HOW DID IT GET THERE? (Where did it come from) brother put it there along with other items mother gave to him as Christmas present
WHO DID IT BELONG TO? brother, age 11
WHO MADE IT? Leyland Mfg. Co.
HOW WAS IT MADE? England
WHAT OTHER KINDS OF OBJECTS ARE SIMILAR TO THIS ONE OR USED WITH THIS ONE? other match box cars or other truck models
HOW IS THE OBJECT USED? play with it - use in races, make a ramp and roll it down
WHO USES THE OBJECT MOST OF THE TIME? brother
WHERE WOULD YOU USUALLY FIND THE OBJECT? either in drawer or on floor
IS IT BROKEN OR COMPLETE?--what is missing? complete
WHAT DO YOU FEEL ABOUT IT, THINK ABOUT IT--YOUR ATTITUDE: it's OK
VALUE:
WHAT IS THE FUTURE HISTORICAL VALUE OF THE OBJECT? shows what a certain age of kids played with, shows what trucks of that time look like
WHY DID YOU SELECT IT? small, and represents play
HOW MUCH DO YOU THINK THE OBJECT IS WORTH TODAY? $.20
WOULD YOU LIKE TO KEEP THE OBJECT? No, and brother has another toy to replace it
Used: Chipman School | Student | Play
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