Toy
This bright red metal toy tractor and trailer captures the spirit of mid-20th-century American childhood, when farm equipment and vehicles inspired the toys children played with across the country.
In Stuart's early years, farming, particularly pineapple cultivation, was central to the community's identity, making toys like this a connection between children's play and the agricultural heritage their families knew firsthand. The sturdy metal construction reflects the quality and durability prized in toys of that era, toys meant to be passed down and played with for years.
On display, main floor, School hall section.
Come in and see it. Open every day, 10 AM to 3 PM. Admission: free.
| Object type | Toy |
|---|---|
| Accession no. | 2023.02.002 |
| Where to see it | Main floor, School hall section |
| Provenance | Donated by Don Sikkema |
| Catalog description | Toy Tractor and Trailer – Metal – Red |
