Liberty Stone Blocks, 1920-1930

THF97027 / Liberty Stone Blocks, 1920-1930
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Artifact Overview

Children love to build things--whether they create imaginative worlds or smaller versions of the real one. Construction toys are quite literally and figuratively "the building blocks of childhood." Playing with them builds physical and intellectual skills--and encourages creativity. Children could build realistic-looking stone buildings with this American-made set of composite blocks.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Building blocks

Date Made

1920-1930

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

67.34.19

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of George O. Bird.

Material

Stone (Worked rock)
Wood (Plant material)

Color

Brown
Tan (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 2.25 in
Width: 14.5 in
Length: 11.5 in

Inscriptions

On box: No.3 / LIBERTY / STONE BLOCKS / MANUFACTURED BY PHOENIX TOY COMPANY MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN
Liberty Stone Blocks, 1920-1930