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Folk Art Styled Airstream Travel Trailer Toy

$1,275
£969.35
€1,118.67
CA$1,784.66
A$1,998.34
CHF 1,042.63
MX$24,348.31
NOK 13,230.29
SEK 12,578.48
DKK 8,350.12
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About the Item

A toy Airstream Folk Art styled travel trailer with silver faded and patina paint having a lift up back end and side door revealing beds, sink and living space. Little matrasses, rubber tires and a pull stick attached to the front make this a great display piece. Crafted in plywood this is a period example of the simple lifestyle of the tin can camping movement in the 1940's. Manufactured by Young Things Toy company Pasadena California.
  • Similar to:
    Craft and Folk Art Museum (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 15 in (38.1 cm)Width: 26 in (66.04 cm)Depth: 11.5 in (29.21 cm)
  • Style:
    Folk Art (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1940s
  • Condition:
    Replacements made: Looks to have had some wood added to each edge of the lift up back lid to stabilize the door hatch and a replaced bolt to the pull stick all done in the past . Wear consistent with age and use. In good condition with some replacements .
  • Seller Location:
    Cincinnati, OH
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU925132258052

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