Little Bo Peep from the "Little Bo Peep" Wall Decoration Set, 1960-1968
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Artifact Overview
The Dolly Toy Company, established in 1923, is best known for making inexpensive toys and seasonal novelties from laminated boxboard. After World War II, the company patented an idea for wall pin-ups for children's rooms. It was a success. The pin-ups featured religious themes and characters based on children's fairy tales and stories, including some licensed Disney characters.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Plaque (Flat object)
Date Made
1960-1968
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2025.43.1.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Cardboard
Paper (Fiber product)
Color
White (Color)
Flesh pink
Yellow (Color)
Pink (Color)
Blue (Color)
Magenta (Color)
Black (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 17 in
Width: 10.75 in
Length: 0.25 in
Inscriptions
on front on hat ribbon near top:
COPYRIGHT 1960 / THE DOLLY TOY CO. / PATENTED
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