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Juniper Rocket Truck, Guided Missile Unit No.10.U.S.A.

Rocket Carrier
ca. 1960 (manufactured)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

This is a friction drive metal truck. Most of the equipment is metal with some plastic parts. It makes a siren sound as it moves. It has its original blue and black cardboard box with title, instructions for assembly, and the name of the manufacturer on it.


Object details

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Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Mechanical Toy Rocket Truck
  • Box
TitleJuniper Rocket Truck, Guided Missile Unit No.10.U.S.A. (manufacturer's title)
Materials and techniques
Metal, plastic and cardboard
Brief description
Metal friction drive toy "Juniper Rocket Truck" made in the United States by Louis Marx & Co. Ltd. about 1960
Physical description
This is a friction drive metal truck. Most of the equipment is metal with some plastic parts. It makes a siren sound as it moves. It has its original blue and black cardboard box with title, instructions for assembly, and the name of the manufacturer on it.
Production typeMass produced
Marks and inscriptions
The box bears the name of the manufacturer on its lid.
Collection
Accession number
MISC.22&A-1978

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Record createdJanuary 27, 2004
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