This plastic, multistage rocket toy seems to be inspired at least in part by the shape and design of the V-2 rocket. The plastic composition suggests that it was made in the 1950s, when injection molding and innovations in the compositions of plastics made toys made from the material readily available at low prices.
Collector Michael O'Harro donated this toy to the Museum in 1993.
Display Status
This object is on display in Destination Moon at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC.
Object Details
Country of Origin
United States of America
Type
MEMORABILIA-Popular Culture
Dimensions
3-D (Large piece (bottom)): 22.2 × 14 × 14cm (8 3/4 × 5 1/2 × 5 1/2 in.)
3-D (Small piece (top)): 15.9 × 3.8 × 3.2cm (6 1/4 × 1 1/2 × 1 1/4 in.)
3-D: 0.1kg (0.3lb.)
Materials
Plastic, synthetic rubber
Inventory Number
A19970683000
Credit Line
Gift of Michael O'Harro
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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