Kenton Cast Iron Toys: The Real Thing in Everything but Size by Charles M. Jacob

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Item specifics

Format
Paperback
ISBN-13
9780887409806
Type
NA
Book Title
Kenton Cast Iron Toys
Publication Name
NA
ISBN
9780887409806
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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Schiffer Publishing, The Limited
ISBN-10
0887409806
ISBN-13
9780887409806
eBay Product ID (ePID)
950142

Product Key Features

Language
English
Topic
Toys, General, Antiques & Collectibles
Author
Charles M. Jacobs
Illustrator
Yes

Dimensions

Item Length
11 In.
Item Height
0.5 In.
Item Weight
18.4 Oz
Item Width
8.5 In.

Additional Product Features

LCCN
96-001025
Book Title
Kenton Cast Iron Toys
Grade From
Tenth Grade
Number of Volumes
1 vol.
Grade To
College Freshman
Dewey Decimal
688.7/2
Intended Audience
Trade
Synopsis
Cast iron toys are among the hottest toy collectibles today. Some of the best known of these were made by Kenton, an Ohio firm that operated from the 1890s to the 1950s. Their famous Kenton toys include children's savings banks, toy stoves, trains, circus caravans, cars, fire trucks, nostalgic horse-and-buggy lines, and nodders, all identified and shown here in color photographs and original catalog illustrations. Most famous of all was the authentic Gene Autry toy pistol, which was unveiled in 1937. Two million of these were sold in the first year and a half, and the company prospered from the Singong Cowboy's popularity until 1951.This marvelously well-illustrated and researched book traces the history of Kenton from its days as a boomtown hardware manufacturer in the nineteenth century through the struggles of the two world wars. The growth of the American toy industry is reflected in the chronicle of this important company told with details from the company archives and with the engaging testimony of company employees. The story of Gene Autry's festive visit to Kenton is delightful!, Cast iron toys are among the hottest toy collectibles today. Some of the best known of these were made by Kenton, an Ohio firm that operated from the 1890s to the 1950s. Their famous Kenton toys include children's savings banks, toy stoves, trains, circus caravans, cars, fire trucks, nostalgic horse-and-buggy lines, and nodders, all identified and shown here in color photographs and original catalog illustrations. Most famous of all was the authentic Gene Autry toy pistol, which was unveiled in 1937. Two million of these were sold in the first year and a half, and the company prospered from the Singong Cowboy's popularity until 1951. This marvelously well-illustrated and researched book traces the history of Kenton from its days as a boomtown hardware manufacturer in the nineteenth century through the struggles of the two world wars. The growth of the American toy industry is reflected in the chronicle of this important company told with details from the company archives and with the engaging testimony of company employees. The story of Gene Autry's festive visit to Kenton is delightful
Publication Year
1997
Dewey Edition
20
Format
Trade Paperback
LC Classification Number
TS2301.T7J34 1996
Number of Pages
184 pages

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