Toy Blimp

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This toy Navy Blimp on display in the museum at the Fort Lee Regional Archaeological Curation Facility (RACF). The toy was scanned to help highlight the collections and exhibits at RACF. This blimp was found during archaeological excavations at A.P. Hill and dates between 1920 and 1940. This cast iron pull toy was made by the Hubley company and has the word “NAVY” on either side. Extensive rust covered the wheels and the archaeologically recovered toy is not functional.