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Pull toy, "Slinky Dog," 1960s
Seattleite Helen Herrick Malsed (1910-1998) designed this classic Slinky Dog toy. Malsed invented toys and games in her basement workshop and had her kids help as testers. This toy was one of more than 26 inventions that she created and sold to various toy companies around the country. "Slinky Dog" was manufactured by James Industries, Inc., Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania.
ID Number: 1991.27.1
Date: Circa 1960
Physical Description: 1 Slinky; plastic, metal, cardboard, cotton; 6.25 in.H x 4.5 in.W x 13.5 in.D
Credit: MOHAI, 1991.27.1. Gift of Helen Herrick Malsed