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John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
Toy Space Capsule: Capsule 5
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA

Toy Space Capsule: Capsule 5

Artifact IDMO 77.72
Object Type Toy
Date ca. 1955
Maker
Place MadeTokyo, Japan, Asia
Medium Aluminum, rubber, plastic
DimensionsOverall H 7 1/8 in x W 11 in x D 6 in (18.1 cm x 27.9 cm x 15.2 cm)
Physical DescriptionBattery operated tin toy space capsule. The vehicle is cone shaped, the tip is red and the back is flat. At nose of capsule there are red and green plastic ovals which light up and flash when operated. In the centre is a clear plastic window where a toy astronaut sits. The main body is blue with lines that give an effect of grills. At the top are the words 'Capsule 5' written in red. At the bottom are the wheels, the front one allows for direction to change and the back 2 wheels are powered.
Box with full color graphic rendering of the toy; company trademark of Modern Toys (intertwined M and T) at lower right of box top, "PAT NO. 219228" beneath.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThis item was a gift to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston by Arvid Tadae Yongquist in 1977.
Credit LineJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; Gift of Arvid Tadae Youngquist
National Archives Catalog CollectionJohn F. Kennedy Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676934)
National Archives Catalog SeriesPost Presidential Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676966)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedUse Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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