Museum Collections
Luce Center
REO coupe
Object Number:
2007.18.1.2
Date:
ca. 1931
Medium:
Iron, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 1/2 x 3 1/4 x 9 in. (8.9 x 8.3 x 22.9 cm)
Description:
Cast iron REO coupe; rumble seat marked "REO"; nickel-plated grill and driver, dual side mount iron spares; wheels with red spokes; painted yellow with red highlighting; black chassis and bumpers.
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 in 1998 from Gemini Antiques, Bridgehampton, NY.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.