"TV Little Red Riding Hood," 1955

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Artifact Overview

After World War II, televisions began competing with books and other playthings for children's time and attention. This movable book enticed young readers with a simple gimmick. When readers turned the wheel, the pictures in the die-cut opening on the cover appeared to move -- much like the flickering black and white images then being transmitted to home television sets.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Movable book

Date Made

1955

Subject Date

1955

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2024.166.209

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Mary Sherman.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)
Cardboard

Technique

Printing (Process)

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 8 in
Width: 6.25 in