Made by Wagner Manufacturing Company of Cedar Falls. Wooden box. "WAGNER COASTER" and decorations written in black on both sides; decorative design written in black on back. "Caution Keep Bearings Well Oiled Oil Without Taking Wheel Off Do Not Remove Rollers From Bearing" written in black in front on two steel axle frames. Painted red and black; front one turns supporting four steel wheels with eight spokes on each, painted red, chipping off, with rubber tires. Steel brace painted black in front holding a hinged wooden handle, mostly pole-shaped. Peg handgrip near end. A janitor working at the Western Home since 1929 reported that when this was donated it had been in use since he started. It was often used for carrying baskets of grapes in from grape arbors of Western Home. For any use other than instructional resources, please check with the organization that owns this item regarding copyright restrictions.
2018.018.068 [Wagon, Child's]
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