American Centuries

Toy Train

From the collections of PVMA • Digital image © Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Assoc. • Image use information

This toy train from the 19th century is made of wood. The engine, with a tall smokestack, pulls three cars, two of which have passengers or workers.

Item type	Toy, Game
Date	circa 1850
Topic	Home Life, Household Items, Furniture Family, Children, Marriage, Courtship Social Activities, Entertainment, Recreation
Era	National Expansion and Reform, 1816–1860 Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861–1877 Rise of Industrial America, 1878–1899
Material	Wood
Process/Format	Woodworking
Dimension details	Length: 15.50 in
Catalog #	2000.20.508

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Toy Train. ca. 1850. Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association, American Centuries. https://americancenturies.org/collection/2000-20-508/. Accessed on October 16, 2024.

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