Toy Zeppelin, 1937-1942
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This toy Zeppelin was inspired by Germany's Graf Zeppelin, an airship that carried passengers between Europe and North and South America from 1928 to 1937. Graf Zeppelin was named for Ferdinand von Zeppelin, the German count who built the first successful rigid airship in 1900.
This toy Zeppelin was inspired by Germany's Graf Zeppelin, an airship that carried passengers between Europe and North and South America from 1928 to 1937. Graf Zeppelin was named for Ferdinand von Zeppelin, the German count who built the first successful rigid airship in 1900.
Artifact
Pull toy
Date Made
1937-1942
Creators
Unknown
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
91.87.22
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Steel (Alloy)
Dimensions
Height: 7 in
Width: 8.5 in
Length: 26 in
Inscriptions
sides: Graf Zeppelin
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