Howdy Doody in Funland, 1953
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Artifact Overview
Little Golden Books have provided high-quality, colorful, and affordable books for children since 1942. The books contain a range of children's stories from fairy tales and nursery rhymes to stories about nature and science. Some even featured characters from film and television. Howdy Doody, a popular children's television character from the 1940s and 50s, appeared in this Little Golden Book from 1953.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Book
Date Made
1953
Subject Date
1953
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
2010.16.2
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Peter M. Brown
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Printing (Process)
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 7.875 in
Width: 6.625 in
Inscriptions
Printed on cover:
Howdy Doody / IN FUNLAND / A LITTLE GOLDEN BOOK
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