Toy Dinner Service Set, 1820-1830

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Artifact Overview

During the 1800s, playing with toy dishes was thought to prepare girls for their future roles as hostesses and mothers. Toy dishes at this time imitated the forms and patterns of grown-up dishes.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Play set

Date Made

1820-1830

Place of Creation

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

29.1365.25.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Porcelain (Material)

Color

White (Color)
Blue

Dimensions

Height: 1.875 in
Width: 2.50 in
Length: 4.50 in (Large Soup Tureen)

Toy Dinner Service Set, 1820-1830