Artist/Maker
Lionel
(American, founded 1900)
Switch tower
1916-1945
Metal, glass
Overall: 9 3/4 × 10 1/8 × 8 3/4 in. (24.8 × 25.7 × 22.2 cm)
Jerni Collection, acquired with generous support from Bloomberg Philanthropies, Richard Gilder, and an anonymous donor
2014.31.640ab
DescriptionSwitch tower with orange and mustard metal façade on a brown base. (a) Interior is electrified. Many switches on exterior. Green detachable roof (b). MarkingsMarked on base: "NO. 437 SWITHCH SIGNAL TOWER // MADE BY // THE LIONEL COPORATION // NEW YORK."
ClassificationsTOYS
