Our Army Peg-Kraft Kit, 1942-1945

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Artifact Overview

Military toys and play sets became particularly popular during and just after World War II. With material shortages during the war, toymakers used their ingenuity to create products of wood, cardboard, and paper, such as this kit, which was produced when the use of metal and rubber was restricted. Cardboard parts punch out to build six military vehicles

Artifact Details

Artifact

Play set

Date Made

1942-1945

Location

at Henry Ford Museum in Your Place in Time

Object ID

91.87.23

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Cardboard

Color

Black (Color)
Red
White (Color)
Blue

Dimensions

Height: 1 in
Width: 5.5 in
Length: 8.5 in

Inscriptions

Product package: OUR / ARMY / PEG-KRAFT