"Jack Be Nimble" Wall Decoration Set, 1948-1965

THF805285 / "Jack Be Nimble" Wall Decoration Set, 1948-1965
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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

Set (Group)

Date Made

1948-1968

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2025.24.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Cardboard
Paper (Fiber product)

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

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