Collection Highlights
Astor House
Date:
ca.1853-1859
Object Number:
PR.020.65.1
Medium:
Wood Engraving
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Bobtail racer
Object Number:
2007.18.1.15
Date:
1920-1930
Medium:
Cast iron, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/4 x 3 x 7 in. (5.7 x 7.6 x 17.8 cm)
Description:
Cast iron bobtail racer; orange painted body, boatfins, and tail; eight exhaust vents; rubber wheels with wooden hubs, with driver.
Gallery Label:
This vehicle was part of the cast iron toy collection of Henry Luce III (1925-2005).
Credit Line:
Gift of Lila Luce and H. Christopher Luce in memory of Henry Luce III
Provenance:
Purchased from Christie's, 3/28/90.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
