Set of Play-Doh, circa 1979

THF190091 / Set of Play-Doh, circa 1979
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Artifact Overview

Artifact Details

Artifact

Toy (Recreational artifact)

Date Made

circa 1979

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2017.98.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Cardboard
Plastic
Metal

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 3.25 in (Packaging)
Width: 11 in (Packaging)
Length: 2.75 in (Packaging)

Inscriptions

on front of packaging: Play-Doh MODELING COMPOUND / AGES 3 AND UP / clean / non toxic / not a clay / Kenner / Meets or exceeds all safety requirements of Product Standard 72-76 / 4 CANS NET WT. 6 OZ. EA. TOTAL NET WT. 24 OZ on back of packaging: Play-Doh MODELING COMPOUND / EXCITING PLAY-DOH TOYS! / Kenner
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