Packaging for the "Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep" Wall Decoration Set, 1948-1968
THF805287 / Packaging for the "Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep" Wall Decoration Set, 1948-1968
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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
Packaging
Date Made
1948-1968
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2025.16.1.8
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Cardboard
Cellophane
Paper (Fiber product)
Dimensions
Height: undefined in
Width: undefined in
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Inscriptions
on front of package:
Dolly Toy / PIN-UPS
on front cover in corner:
COMMENDED / BY THE / CONSUMER / SERVICE BUREAU / OF / PARENTS' / MAGAZINE / AS ADVERTISED THERE
on inside right lower corner:
TURN BABY'S ROOM INTO A FAIRYLAND / WITH DOLLY TOY PIN-UPS / THIS PACKAGE CONTAINS NUMBER / 318 NOW I LAY ME DOWN TO SLEEP
on inside of package along center crease:
IMPORTANT: TO REMOVE FROM PACKAGE, / CUT FILM ALONG LOWER EDGE OF ONE SQUARE / [illegible] FROM ENTIRE PACKAGE
on back of package at lower left corner:
MANUFACTURED BY / THE DOLLY TOY CO. / Tipp City, Ohio / Designed by renowned children's artist / PHIL RILEY
on price tag:
CHILD / WORLD / OUR LOW PRICE / $1.99
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Artifact"Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep" Wall Decoration Set, 1948-1968
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.