Collection Highlights
Declaration of Independence
Date:
1820-1823
Object Number:
PR.221.44
Medium:
Engraving
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Log wagon
Object Number:
1998.9a-c
Date:
ca. 1901
Medium:
Iron, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 x 14 1/2 x 4 1/2 in. ( 17.8 x 36.8 x 11.4 cm )
Marks:
cast: on top of undercarriage: "KENTONTOYS"
Description:
Cast iron log wagon with grossly caricatured African-American figure dressed in black clothing with red cuffs and straw hat, drawn by single horse; textured log, painted brown, detaches from yellow undercarriage and black horse with gold harness.
Gallery Label:
The Kenton Log Wagon made its first appearance in 1901 (See Publications).
Credit Line:
Bequest of Laura Harding
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
