My Merry Supermarket Play Set, 1959
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Artifact Overview
This toy supermarket included miniature versions of recognizable products that not only delighted kids, but also likely cultivated brand loyalty at a young age, educating girls to buy name brand products when they grew up.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Play set
Date Made
1959
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
89.0.544.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Wood (Plant material)
Cardboard
Color
Red
Dimensions
Height: 1.75 in
Width: 10.5 in
Length: 7.5 in
Inscriptions
Front of product package: MY MERRY® SUPERMARKET...$1.98 / STORE...6
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