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Artist/Maker (1923–1971)

Engineer with oil can

1930-1960
Lead, paint
Each: 3 1/2 × 1 3/4 × 1 in. (8.9 × 4.4 × 2.5 cm)
Jerni Collection, acquired with generous support from Bloomberg Philanthropies, Richard Gilder, and an anonymous donor
2014.31.4413.8a-f
DescriptionRailroad figure. Engineer with oil can figure. Hollow cast. 70mm. Figure has oil can in left hand and wrench in right hand. Figure wears overalls, gloves, and work cap. All four figures have slight variants in color. All wear gray overalls and black gloves. Three sit on green bases (a-c). One has a blue shirt (d). Two are all in gray (e,f).
MarkingsImpressed on back pocket of figure: "615". Impressed on overall strap: "MADE IN USA".
ClassificationsTOYS
Engineer with oil can
Barclay
1940-1955
2014.31.4416.5ab
Engineer
Unidentified maker
2014.31.1079
Brakeman
Barclay
1940-1955
2014.31.4416.9ab
Skier wearing beret
G.M.
1930–1940
2014.31.4546.5ab
Skier wearing cap
G.M.
1930–1940
2014.31.4546.6ab
Skier holding skis
G.M.
1930–1940
2014.31.4546.4ab
Brakeman
Unidentified maker
2014.31.4595.3
Seated sledder
G.M.
1930–1940
2014.31.4546.2a-d
Officer
O. & M. Hausser
ca. 1930
2014.31.4425.1
Waving policeman
Barclay
1930-1960
2014.31.4413.11a-d
Prone sledder
G.M.
1930–1940
2014.31.4546.1a-c