This toy Volkswagen Beetle (commonly known as the “Bug”) was made by Tonka during the late 1960s. The Beetle’s peculiar shape and association with the counterculture movement of the 1960s made it a popular cultural icon during the time, with a variety of toys made in its likeness.
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Exhibition: American Enterprise
Exhibition Location: National Museum of American History
Data Source: National Museum of American History
Id Number: 2015.3087.07Catalog Number: 2015.3087.07Nonaccession Number: 2015.3087
Object Name: model car
Physical Description: plastic (overall material)black (overall color)Measurements: overall: 3 3/8 in x 3 5/8 in x 8 5/8 in; 8.5725 cm x 9.2075 cm x 21.9075 cm
Metadata Usage: CC0
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Record Id: nmah_1695334
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