Carpenter, Francis W.
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1844 - 1925
biographical statement
Citation:
“Francis W. Carpenter Dies; Noted Inventor.” Port Chester Daily Item. December 26, 1925. Francis W. Carpenter Papers, Box 4, Series 4, Family Papers.“Francis W. Carpenter – Toymaker.” n.d.. Francis W. Carpenter Papers, Box 4, Series 4, Family Papers.
O’Brien, Richard. Collecting Toys: A Collector’s Identification & Value Guide. 5th ed. 1990.
Ralston, Rick. Cast Iron Floor Trains: An Encyclopedia with Rarity & Price Guide. 1994.
Brian Sutton-Smith Library and Archives of Play at The Strong. Patent papers.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Francis W. Carpenter papers
Collection — Box 1-5: [Barcode: Francis W. Carpenter papers]
Identifier: 109.15291
Abstract
This collection consists of the papers of Francis W. Carpenter, a cast-iron toy inventor and manufacturer during the late 19th century. The materials are dated from 1860 to 1934, with the bulk of the materials dated from 1880 to 1897. The papers are comprised of correspondence, photographs, financial ledgers, receipts, patents, and more.
Dates:
1860-1934; Majority of material found within 1880 - 1897