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
Creators
Place of Creation
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
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