Duplo LEGO Pre-School Basic Building Set, 1991
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Artifact Overview
Duplos -- a larger version of the Lego brick -- were perfect for the small hands of a toddler. Introduced in 1969, Duplos stuck together well, but could be easily pulled apart. Toddlers could now create and build just like their older siblings and friends.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Building blocks
Date Made
1991
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Manufactured by LEGO koncernen and distributed by Lego Systems, Inc., Enfield, Connecticut
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
91.342.35
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Paper (Fiber product)
Color
Yellow (Color)
Red
Blue
Green
Brown
Gray (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 10.375 in
Width: 8.625 in
Length: 9 in
Inscriptions
Label on each side of bucket: duplo / LEGO Pre School / Basic Building Set / AGES 2 - 5
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