Alphabet Blocks, Used by Edsel Ford, 1895-1900
01
Artifact Overview
By 1900, many American toy companies mass-produced wooden alphabet blocks with raised ornamentation and colorful printing. These blocks belonged to Henry and Clara Ford's son, Edsel. Along with letters, they feature images of animals with their names printed below. Words on the blocks encouraged children to think about letter sounds and spelling while they played.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Alphabet block
Date Made
1895-1900
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
44.160.64
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Wood (Plant Material)
Color
Blue
Red
Black (Color)
Dimensions
Length: 1.375 in
Width: 1.375 in
Height: 1.375 in
Keywords |
|---|