"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
Creators
Place of Creation
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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