ACME Architectural Building Blocks, 1890-1900

THF97044 / ACME Architectural Building Blocks, 1890-1900
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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.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Building blocks

Date Made

1890-1900

Creators

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2000.0.31.7

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Wood (Plant material)
Paper (Fiber product)

Color

Black (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 2.25 in
Width: 6.66 in
Length: 8.15 in

Inscriptions

Label on box lid: ACME / Architectural Building Blocks
ACME Architectural Building Blocks, 1890-1900