Toy steamroller
Keystone Mfr. Co.
Category
Toys
Date
Unknown
Materials
Metal and wood.
Measurements
535 mm (length); 215 mm (width); 355 mm (height)
Place of origin
Boston
Order this imageCollection
Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 661884
Summary
A 'sit on' metal toy steam roller with a turned wooden handle mounted in front of the chimney. The body, chimney and front roller are painted blue. The roof, flywheel, rear wheels and steering frame are painted red. The roof is made of corrugated metal.
Marks and inscriptions
On the right of the body: 'Ride'Em/ STEAM ROLLER/ OIL AXLE [F] REQUENTLY/ KEYSTO [NE MF] G CO./ BOSTON, MA [SS. U.] S.A.'
Makers and roles
Keystone Mfr. Co., maker