Conestoga wagon
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1900
Medium:
Cast iron, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 1/2 x 4 x 13 1/2 in. (21.6 x 10.2 x 34.3 cm)
Description:
Cast iron red wagon with yellow wheels and yoke; black horse with highlighted trappings; blue prospecting pan; drivers in black; later canvas covering and wooden rib supports.
Credit Line:
Gift of Lila Luce and H. Christopher Luce in memory of Henry Luce III
Object Number:
2007.18.1.26
Gallery Label:
This vehicle was part of the cast iron toy collection of Henry Luce III (1925-2005).
Provenance:
Purchased in 1998 from Gemini Antiques, Bridgehampton, NY.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1905
eMuseum Object ID:
62659
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Roadster
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1905-1925
Medium:
Cast iron, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/2 x 2 x 7 3/4 in. (6.4 x 5.1 x 19.7 cm)
Description:
Cast iron roadster painted blue with yellow wheels; silvered upright radiator; yellow dressed driver.
Credit Line:
Gift of Lila Luce and H. Christopher Luce in memory of Henry Luce III
Object Number:
2007.18.1.23
Gallery Label:
This vehicle was part of the cast iron toy collection of Henry Luce III (1925-2005).
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1925
eMuseum Object ID:
62656
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cab-over streamlined dump truck
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1920's
Medium:
Cast iron, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 x 3 x 7 3/4 in. (7.6 x 7.6 x 19.7 cm)
Description:
Cast iron cab-over streamlined dump truck finished in red and silver with six rubber tires; spring-activated dumping mechanism.
Credit Line:
Gift of Lila Luce and H. Christopher Luce in memory of Henry Luce III
Object Number:
2007.18.1.24
Gallery Label:
This vehicle was part of the cast iron toy collection of Henry Luce III (1925-2005).
Provenance:
Purchased at Christie's, 3/28/90.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1930
eMuseum Object ID:
62657
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Ford coupe
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1925
Medium:
Iron, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 in. × 3 in. × 6 3/4 in. (10.2 × 7.6 × 17.1 cm)
Description:
Cast iron two-door Ford Model T sedan with black body; nicle-plated driver; metal spoke wheels.
Credit Line:
Gift of Lila Luce and H. Christopher Luce in memory of Henry Luce III
Object Number:
2007.18.1.22
Gallery Label:
This vehicle was part of the cast iron toy collection of Henry Luce III (1925-2005).
Provenance:
Purchased from Pumphouse Antiques, Ashland, OH, 1990.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1930
eMuseum Object ID:
62655
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Greyhound bus
Classification:
Date:
1939
Medium:
Iron, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/8 in. × 2 1/4 in. × 9 in. (5.4 × 5.7 × 22.9 cm)
Description:
Cast iron Greyhound bus with separate nickel-plated casting for the front of the the blue and white-painted body.
Credit Line:
Gift of Lila Luce and H. Christopher Luce in memory of Henry Luce III
Object Number:
2007.18.1.21
Marks:
"Arcade USA 438R"
Gallery Label:
This vehicle was part of the cast iron toy collection of Henry Luce III (1925-2005).
Provenance:
Purchased from Christie's, 3/28/90.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1939
eMuseum Object ID:
62654
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Hansom cab
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1880-1890
Medium:
Cast iron, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 x 4 x 12 1/2 in. (17.8 x 10.2 x 31.8 cm)
Description:
Cast iron one-horse hansom cab; black cab with yellow wheels and a trotting brown horse with white blanket and pink and black trappings; driver with white coat and black top hat.
Credit Line:
Gift of Lila Luce and H. Christopher Luce in memory of Henry Luce III
Object Number:
2007.18.1.20
Gallery Label:
This vehicle was part of the cast iron toy collection of Henry Luce III (1925-2005).
Provenance:
Purchased in 1998 from Gemini Antiques, Bridgehampton, NY.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1890
eMuseum Object ID:
62653
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Royal Bus Line keywind bus
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1920's
Medium:
Tin, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 x 13 x 3 in. (10.2 x 33 x 7.6 cm)
Description:
Tin plate "Royal Bus Line" keywind bus; lithographed red, yellow, green and blue; featuring a large front bumper and original driver.
Credit Line:
Gift of Lila Luce and H. Christopher Luce in memory of Henry Luce III
Object Number:
2007.18.1.19
Gallery Label:
This vehicle was part of the cast iron toy collection of Henry Luce III (1925-2005).
Provenance:
Purchased at Christie's, 3/28/90.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1925
eMuseum Object ID:
62652
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Century of Progress bus
Classification:
Date:
1933
Medium:
Cast iron, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 7 3/4 in. (3.8 x 3.8 x 19.7 cm)
Description:
Cast iron bus, truck painted blue, carriage marked on roof, "A Century of Progress, Chicago 1933, Greyhound Lines."
Credit Line:
Gift of Lila Luce and H. Christopher Luce in memory of Henry Luce III
Object Number:
2007.18.1.18
Gallery Label:
This vehicle was part of the cast iron toy collection of Henry Luce III (1925-2005).
Provenance:
Purchased from Pumphouse Antiques, Ashland, OH, 1990.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1933
eMuseum Object ID:
62651
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Dump wagon
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1880-1890
Medium:
Cast iron, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 x 2 1/2 x 10 in. (10.2 x 6.4 x 25.4 cm)
Description:
Cast iron red wagon on yellow wheels drawn by two grey horses with red trappings; driver wearing green and black; raised lettering "DUMP WAGON" on sides.
Credit Line:
Gift of Lila Luce and H. Christopher Luce in memory of Henry Luce III
Object Number:
2007.18.1.17
Gallery Label:
This vehicle was part of the cast iron toy collection of Henry Luce III (1925-2005).
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1890
eMuseum Object ID:
62650
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Greyhound bus
Classification:
Date:
ca.1933
Medium:
Iron, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 3/4 x 1 3/4 x 10 1/2 in. (4.4 x 4.4 x 26.7 cm)
Description:
Cast iron Greyhound bus; truck painted blue; carriage marked on roof "Greyhound Lines, GMC".
Credit Line:
Gift of Lila Luce and H. Christopher Luce in memory of Henry Luce III
Object Number:
2007.18.1.16
Gallery Label:
This vehicle was part of the cast iron toy collection of Henry Luce III (1925-2005).
Provenance:
Purchased from Hillman-Gemini Antiques, NYC.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1937
eMuseum Object ID:
62649
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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