littleredwagonpass

For Centuries a small wagon has been part of life.
Small Children have pushed and pulled toys, blocks,
pets, dirt and each other. Preteens have raced down
bumpy hills, inclined sidewalks, delivered newspapers,
ran errands and conquered invisible foes in their wagons.
Adults have used toy wagons to haul garden tools,
groceries, baskets of laundry and their own children
among many things. Those who grew up with a little wagon
consider it part of life and desire one for their own child.
Toy wagons date back to antiquity. They were of the
more domesticated toys in ancient times.
Little wooden wagons called obuli appear on Greek vases
as do two-wheeled carts. The toy carts of Ancient Greece
sometimes had a single wheel and a long pole to be used
as a toy to pull someone along.
In 1914, sixteen year old Antonio Pasin, son of Italian
furniture makers, stepped off the boat from to find the
American dream. Within a few years Antonio purchased
some used woodworking equipment and began creating
wooden wagons at night in a rented one room shop.
By 1923 business had swelled and he founded the Liberty
Coaster Company, which he named after the Statue of Liberty.
By 1930, the company operated under a new name, Radio Steel
& Manufacturing, his unique Radio Flyer exhibit were the hit
of the 1933 Chicago World's fair. Antonio chose Radio Flyer as
the name for his toy wagons because of the fascination
with the newly invented radio and also the wonder of flight.
Today, Antonio Pasin's dream lives on in his third generation .
This is a secret pass game quilt. Each piece is different and
made especially for the one who displays them. No two are alike.
Be sure to visit some of the other quilts . Just click on a
little red wagon below the quilt . Thank you for visiting and
come join the fun for the next game.