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Harmonica (toy)
Maker: Proll Toys, Inc.
Date: 1970-1975 ca.
Place Made:United States, North America
Model: Jr. Trumpet No. 151M
Serial No: none
SignedInside the bell: PROLL TOYS INC. / NEWARK 4, N. J. / MADE IN U. S. A
MarkingsExterior, both sides: moulded decorations
Valve housings: numbers 1, 2, etc.
Valve housings: numbers 1, 2, etc.
DescriptionThe Proll Company's line of toy musical instruments used plastic free reeds to make playing easy and marketed toys with characters from both Warner Bros. and Walt Disney.
In the early-mid twentieth century, the use of plastic made this, and other, children's toys both durable and inexpensive. Molded plastic components simplified manufacture.
In the early-mid twentieth century, the use of plastic made this, and other, children's toys both durable and inexpensive. Molded plastic components simplified manufacture.
Dimensions9-1/2 x 4 in
ProvenancePurchased by donor, July 1995.
Terms
Credit Line: Alan G. Bates Collection, 2000
Not on view
Object number: 08664