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  1. Tool, Irrigation - 2021.002.01

    "Aim-Spray" sprinkler unit designed and manufactured in La Crosse. Red wooden cylinder with a metal stake protruding from the bottom and two curved metal rods protruding from the top. The curved rods have small metal pieces attached. The first one is attached to one of the rods and can be used to clamp the hose in place. The second metal piece is a closed ring to help hold the hose in place. There is a gold and dark blue decal on the wooden p...

    Record Type: Object

    Tool, Irrigation
  2. Toolbox - 1984.100.16

    Stenciler's wooden toolbox used by painter/stenciler Joseph Sackmaster. Metal edges with brass corners. JS stenciled in red and incised on sides. Inside are two drawers, a lower compartment and a hinged compartment with a wooden box. Brushes, scrapers, squeegee, cord, ruler and other small items inside.

    Record Type: Object

    Toolbox
  3. Toolbox - 1986.075.001

    Tool chest and tools that are handmade from scrap wood and iron.

    Record Type: Object

    Toolbox
  4. Torch - 1920.002.01

    Torch used in political processions. Torch is two separate pieces and the glass globe contained in a metal cage. This torch was made by the A&W Manufacturing Co. of Chicago in Jan. 1880.

    Record Type: Object

    Torch
  5. Torque - 2015.014.041

    Aluminum torque ("xaum txhuas") in silver color with wirework dangles and incised designs. Three large spirit lock pendants ("phiaj") in the center. Has additional two leaf pendants, a star pendant, and a triangle pendant.

    Record Type: Object

    Torque
  6. Torque - 2015.014.042

    Aluminum torque ("xaum txhuas") in silver color with wirework dangles and incised designs. Three large spirit lock pendants ("phiaj") in the center.

    Record Type: Object

    Torque
  7. Towel, Dish - 1992.006.02

    Dish towel made from a cotton flour sack. Pink printed cotton with white, green, and blue abstract print. Sides of the towel have selvedge ends with a machine zig-zag stitch on the ends. Marks from the original stitching from the flower sack as well as white crease lines are visible along the selvedge sides.

    Record Type: Object

    Towel, Dish
  8. Toy - 1982.092.20

    Mirakocar 1001 model clockwork toy car produced by Schuco Patent in Nuremberg West Germany. Coupe design. Red body with silver/chrome trim and no windows. The car is tin. The car has 4 wheels, one is mechanized and an additional friction wheel powers the clockwork. On the bottom is labeled Schuco , Mirakocar 1001, Patent, made in US Zone Germany.

    Record Type: Object

    Toy
  9. Toy - 1982.092.33

    Varianto Elekrtro 3116 model electric and clockwork toy car produced by Schuco Patent in Nuremberg West Germany. Bus design. Two-toned orange and red body with silver/chrome trim and Shell label on side. The car is tin. The car has 4 wheels, one is mechanized and additional caster grooved wheel for staying on the track. The bottom is labeled Schuco Patent, Varianto Elektro 3116, Patents Int. APPLD For, made in Western Germany.

    Record Type: Object

    Toy
  10. Toy - 1985.024.01

    Eight plastic toy figures from the Batman Ideal Playset. Figures include; a=Batman, b=Robin, c=Wonder Woman,d=superman, e=The Joker, f=Keyman, g=Brainstorm, and h=a ray weapon. The heroes are painted with limited detail while the villains and the ray weapon are a single color.

    Record Type: Object

    Toy
  11. Toy - 1985.034.10

    A tin wind-up toy of a boy on a red tricycle. The tricycle has a wind-up mechanism underneath the back between the rear wheels with a bell on the top. The boy is attached to the tricycle by the handle bars, seat, and front wheel, and he would move side to side as the tricycle moves forward after being wound. The details of the boy's face and clothing are painted on as well as details on the wheel spokes of the tricycle.

    Record Type: Object

    Toy
  12. Toy - 1986.023.03

    Toy airplane, made out of scrap lumber, nails, and roofing-nail guards. Nailed together and painted red. Both mail wing and tail wing are lopsided.

    Record Type: Object

    Toy
  13. Toy - 1986.023.04

    Toy railroad car, made by donor when a child. Made out of scrap lumber and a Velveeta Cheese box, nails and roofing-nail guards. Nailed together and painted blue.

    Record Type: Object

    Toy
  14. Toy - 1990.005.01

    Child's toy stuffed horse and cart. Cart is wicker wood, and metal. The seat has been replaced with a wicker child's chair that has had the legs removed. The cart is painted green with gold designs. The body of the horse is made of brown wool stuffed wilth excelsior, or wood wool. The mane and tail are made of black yarn, the eyes are button, and the ears are felt. The horse sits atop a metail carriage and has leather tack that connect to the car...

    Record Type: Object

    Toy
  15. Toy - 1990.074.01

    Pull toy dog, spotted wooden dog. Covered with paper. Collar around neck says "Snoopy". On the dog's back there is the number "180" and "Fischer Price Toys.

    Record Type: Object

    Toy
  16. Toy - 1991.035.31

    Child's toy telephone; candle stick style phone, with hearing piece made of wood, and a working bell. (looks like a bicycle bell.) Cord between hearing piece and mouth piece made of thick soft cotton twine.

    Record Type: Object

    Toy
  17. Toy - 1991.035.33

    Plastic Mickey Mouse figurine pushing a red lawn roller. White plastic; red and black paint. Feet move, roller rolls. "Made in Hong Kong" printed on bottom of foot.

    Record Type: Object

    Toy
  18. Toy - 1991.035.69

    Plastic Minnie Mouse figurine pushing a yellow baby carriage. White plastic; red,black and yellow paint. Feet and carriage move. "Made in Hong Kong" printed on bottom of foot.

    Record Type: Object

    Toy
  19. Toy - 1991.069.09

    Stamped steel toy Ford pickup truck. Red body with white cab roof and tail gate. Plastic wheels. tailgate can open and close. Metallic silver trim and hub caps. On the front of the truck and on the hub caps FORD is stamped. On the tire wall is NY - Lint Toys

    Record Type: Object

    Toy
  20. Toy - 1993.003.03

    Set of four plastic Disney characters from Saturday morning "Gooftroop" television program. a) Goofy, b) son Max (son, also called Maxie), c) Pete (neighbor), d) Pete, Jr. (neighbor's son, also called PJ or Peej)

    Record Type: Object

    Toy

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