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Fisher-Price Little People Football & Baseball Players, 1991-1992

THF157478 / Fisher-Price Little People Football & Baseball Players, 1991-1992
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Artifact Overview

Fisher-Price introduced its peg-like figures -- later known as "Little People"-- in 1959. During the 1980s, parents and child advocates feared that small toys like this could be a choking hazard. Redesigned to give the toy a greater diameter, Fisher-Price introduced this newer version in 1991. Though larger and offering a safer experience, "Little People" still provided children with plenty of fun adventures.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Figural toy

Date Made

1991-1992

Creator Notes

Made in Mexico for Fisher-Price, East Aurora, New York.

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

92.14.5

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Blue
Red
Yellow (Color)
Colorless

Dimensions

Height: 2 in
Width: 6 in
Length: 7.5 in

Inscriptions

1990 FISHER - PRICE / MEXICO [on bottom of each figure] Fisher - Price / Little People / Football & / Baseball Players / Ages 1½ - 5 yrs. [front of product package]
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