Dollhouse Potty Chair, 1946-1960

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Artifact Overview

Dollhouse toys, like this potty seat, reflect the housekeeping and childcare tasks expected of postwar women. Renwal Manufacturing Company of Mineola, New York, made inexpensive plastic dollhouse furniture along with other children's toys.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Toy (Recreational artifact)

Date Made

1946-1960

Place of Creation

Location

at Henry Ford Museum in Driving America

Object ID

2000.0.37.175

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic

Color

Blue

Dimensions

Height: 2 in
Width: 1.625 in
Length: 1.75 in

Inscriptions

Underside of tray: A RENWAL PRODUCT / NO. 36 / MADE IN U.S.A.