An original 9x7" vintage press photo from the archives of the Star Tribune Newspaper in Minnpeaolis, Minneapolis. Professionally packaged in a rigid mailer for safe delivery.

Photo Overview

A young girl is seen sitting in a "Rock-It Rider" rocket-themed toy, likely from the 1950s. She is wearing earphones and holding a microphone, simulating a rocket ride to the moon. The photo showcases the interactive nature of the toy, which rocks in multiple directions. The setting suggests the photo was taken for a promotional purpose or a news feature, possibly in a studio, given the plain backdrop.

The "Rock-It Rider" toy represents an era during which space exploration was a source of fascination and inspiration for children. This period saw a surge in space-themed toys that capitalized on the public's interest in space travel and technology. These toys were designed to spark the imagination, encouraging children to dream about the possibilities of exploring the universe.

Text Present

**Front:**
ROCK-IT RIDER
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**Back:**
MINNEAPOLIS
SUNDAY T
PAGE COPY DATE
15 3 12/15

For a make-believe ride to the moon, youngsters can take to this "rock-it rider."
It rocks forward, backward and sideways and has earphones and microphone.

SUPPLIED BY INTERNATIONAL NEWS PHOTOS
235 EAST 45TH STREET • NEW YORK 17, N. Y.
AUGUST 11, 1957

For Release
'DEFENSE TOYS'

TOY (c) -- A BIT MORE on the imaginative side is
this "rock-it" rider -- intended to give a tot
an idea of what a rocket ride to the moon might
be like. It rocks forward and back and sideways
as well, comes equipped with earphones and
microphone.
BNL1348184

(International News Photo)

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Children's Toys

TRIBUNE
Picture
DEC 1 1957

Condition: Photo from a working archive. May contain notes, marks, labels, clippings, and/or retouching by the staff at the time of publication. May contain issues associated with time, age, and use. Please see images for scans.