Collection Highlights
American Bastille
Date:
Object Number:
LIB.E458.8.M36.1870F.XL
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Pull toy: Landau
Object Number:
INV.7953
Date:
1880-1890
Medium:
Iron, tin, paint, string
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 x 18 1/2 x 5 in. ( 12.7 x 47 x 12.7 cm )
Description:
Fanciful representation of landau (in tinned sheet iron) with driver, drawn by two horses; curved body painted brown with stencilled floral pattern in gold on sides, black roof; hollow interior with small hinged door on each side (no other openings); red driver's seat in front with brown dash; driver with cream-colored legs and blue waist; white horses.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
