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Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
1923 Chevrolet Delivery Van Toy Bank
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

1923 Chevrolet Delivery Van Toy Bank

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.758083.2
Object Type Bank, Toy
Intended Recipient (American, 2001)
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Manufacturer (Founded 1885)
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1998)
Medium metal, paint, plastic
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 3 1/2 in x W 6 5/8 in x D 2 5/8 in (8.9 cm x 16.8 cm x 6.7 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionA toy bank in the shape of an antique 1923 Chevrolet delivery van labeled with Cretors Popcorn information. The toy bank is made from diecast metal, has movable wheels, and is painted in red and yellow with gold-toned accents. The roof of the car is yellow with a small slit opening for depositing coins. The body of the car is red with gold accents on the driver's wheel, window frame, front grill, lights, and all four wheel rims. Both sides of the body has the Cretors Popcorn logo on the door and an image of a popcorn maker with popcorn on a blue background. The image also reads "10 c [cent]" in red, and "HOT" and "FRESH POPCORN" in white. Above and below the image are gold flourishing decorations. The back is also decorated in gold flourishing designs and reads "HOT NUTS" and "CRETORS FRESH POPCORN" in white. The front and back bumpers and the wheel well step covers are yellow. The bottom is black and embossed with the manufacturer's information and model number. There is a small coin access area on the bottom that opens with a small black key.
Inscriptions and MarkingsEngraved on both sides of the wheel well step: Chevrolet; Engraved on front grill: 923; Engraved on bottom: ERTL / Dyersville Iowa / Made in Mexico / Replica Chevrolet / 1923 Delivery Van / 0334 / Licensed by / 6M Corp.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to the First Family during the Obama administration. It was received through the Office of the President and maintained there until its transfer to the National Archives in January 2017 for deposit with the Obama Presidential Library.Additional Details
National Archives Catalog CollectionBarack Obama Artifact Collection (National Archives Identifier 63542091)
National Archives Catalog SeriesDomestic Gifts (National Archives Identifier 66540613)
Use Restriction Status(not entered)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
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