Fisher-Price Play Family School, 1971-1975
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The Civil Rights movement, as well as the emerging woman's movement, created a whole new world for kids growing up in the 1970s. As social barriers and traditional gender stereotypes began to break down, kids were encouraged to appreciate diversity. This popular toy was one of the first playthings to include an African-American toy figure.
The Civil Rights movement, as well as the emerging woman's movement, created a whole new world for kids growing up in the 1970s. As social barriers and traditional gender stereotypes began to break down, kids were encouraged to appreciate diversity. This popular toy was one of the first playthings to include an African-American toy figure.
Artifact
Play set
Date Made
1971-1975
Keywords
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
99.53.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Paper (Fiber product)
Metal
Dimensions
Height: 12.25 in
Width: 12 in
Length: 10 in
Inscriptions
on roof: FISHER PRICE / PLAY FAMILY SCHOOL On back of school: '71 FISHER-PRICE TOYS, EAST AURORA, N.Y. MADE IN U.S.A. PAT. PEND
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