Permanent Collection Record
Images
Additional Images [2]
Metadata
Object ID |
1963.11116 |
Collection |
Sculpture Collection |
Media Collection |
Toy Collection |
Title |
Handmade Miniature Toy Wagon |
Date |
Circa 1920 |
Artist |
William Jacob Smith (1880-1961) |
Makers Marks |
This piece is unmarked. |
Description |
This miniature wagon was handcrafted in 1920 by William Smith who worked as a carpenter for the Zanesville railroad and then worked as a postal clerk for "Uncle Sam," as Smith wrote on his World War I draft registration card. After his death in 1961, his son gave this piece of folk craftsmanship to the museum in 1963. |
Medium |
Wood, Metal, Stain |
Technique |
Joined, Stained |
Height (in) |
11.000 |
Width (in) |
37.500 |
Depth (in) |
12.500 |
Culture |
American |
Place of Origin |
Zanesville, Ohio, United States |
Credit Line |
Gift of the Estate of William J. Smith |
People |
Smith, William Jacob |
Search Terms |
American Art American Artists American Folk Art Ohio Art Ohio Artists Ohio Folk Art Toys Wagons Wheels Zanesville Artists Zanesville, Ohio |
Location |
Not on view |