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Die Cast Miniature Car, Hot Wheels 1957 Chevy
Identifier:
1997.5.7Description:
Black 1957 Chevrolet with white stripe along both sides running horizontally from front to back. Yellow fins. On both sides near bottom, 3 yellow stripes with black lettering that says '57 Chevy' in the middle stripe. Light blue plastic windshields and interior with no side windows. 2-door. Silver plastic bumpers. Black tires with silver hubs.;ACCEPT. RELEVANCE: Miniature die cast car toys are a popular form of toy from this period. They help display society's fondness for automobiles. They will be used in 'A is for Autos' permanent exhibit. OTHER COLLECTIONS: The Museum has just a few examples of 'Hot Wheels' or 'Matchbox' type car toys.;'HOT WHEELS@/'57 CHEVY/@MATTEL, INC. 1976/HONG KONG'. Cast on bottom..Date:
1976Materials:
Die Cast Metal, PlasticDimensions:
1" h 1.25" w 3" dCurrent Location Status:
On ExhibitSource:
Gift Of Rick JenkinsExhibit/Program:
A is for Automobiles (after 1997)Related Entities:
Mattel Inc. (creator)Mattel is an American company founded in El Segundo, California in January 1945 by founders Harold Matson and Elliot Handler. They produce toys for infants and children including Barbie, Matchbox cars, American Girl dolls, and many others. Since their founding, Mattel has purchased other toy companies including Fisher-Price and Tyco Toys, and collaborates with others such as Disney, making it one of the most successful and revenue producing toy companies in American history.
Rick Jenkins (donor)