Peter-Mar Toy Wagon
The Peter-Mar toy company in Muscatine, Iowa, produced wooden toys during the 1940s. Since lumber was limited to government contracts during World War II, the company used scrap lumber to create their product. The company made different color tractors, a green farm cart and wagon, and many other items. The Peter-Mar products were sold across the United States and known for their craftsmanship and durability.
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Supported in part by The State Historical Society of Iowa Historical Resource Development Program; the Liberty Fund at Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines; and by Margaret J. Gurau of Ames to support history, arts and culture and nature programming for all Iowans.
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