The Neuman-Kettler Co. Complete Home Furnishings, "Memories of Childhood," 1910
THF621699 / The Neuman-Kettler Co. Complete Home Furnishings, "Memories of Childhood," 1910 / front
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Artifact Overview
Hygiene, sanitation, and a child's well-being became paramount to many parents by the early 20th century. Concerned parents furnished children's rooms with white-painted furniture and metal beds that were easy to clean and sanitize in hopes of reducing childhood diseases. The room furnished with appropriate-sized furniture with cheerful decorations provided a pleasing refuge for children away from the adult world.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Postcard
Date Made
1910
Subject Date
1910
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
90.204.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Printing (Process)
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 3.5 in
Width: 5.5 in
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Related Content
SetChildren's Furniture
- 20 Artifacts
Children's furniture reflects changes in childrearing. Early American families wanted their children to mature quickly and work as soon as possible. A more romantic view of childhood took hold in the 1800s; well-to-do parents saw their children as precious and molded them for a successful life. In 20th-century America, parents continued to focus on childhood play and development, accepting new materials and modern design in children's furniture.