Electric Train Set by Louis Marx & Co. American, Circa 1950
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Electric Train Set by Louis Marx & Co. American, Circa 1950
About the Item
- Creator:Louis Marx and Company (Manufacturer)
- Dimensions:Height: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)Width: 17.5 in (44.45 cm)Depth: 11.5 in (29.21 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:Metal,Machine-Made
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1950
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Incline Village, NV
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU973225742302
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