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RARE Vintage 1976 Tootsie Toy 100th Anniversary Thermometer :
$95.00
This item is a vintage 1976 Tootsietoy 100th Anniversary Thermometer and Relative Humidity display. Produced to commemorate a century of the iconic American toy brand (1876–1976), this framed shadowbox weather station features graphics illustrating the history of Tootsietoy vehicles and airplanes alongside a brass-rimmed dial gauge.
About the Piece
- Manufacturer: Produced under Strombecker Corp, the parent company of Tootsietoy at the time.
- Artwork Details: The background features historic milestones for the brand, displaying their timeline starting from 1876 up through 1976. It showcases classic die-cast vehicle silhouettes like the Zephyr, Greyhound buses, early biplanes, and vintage steam locomotives.
- Functionality: Features a dual-pointer round gauge tracking both Relative Humidity and Temperature in Fahrenheit.
- Dimensions: Typically measures approximately 20-1/4" long by 7-1/4" tall. [1]
Collectibility & Value
These were popular promotional and celebratory display pieces given to toy distributors, retailers, or sold to avid collectors in the mid-1970s.
