"American Bricks" Set, Used by James Greenhoe, 1937-1946

THF308024 / "American Bricks" Set, Used by James Greenhoe, 1937-1946
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Artifact Overview

Artifact Details

Artifact

Building blocks

Date Made

1937-1946

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

91.87.49

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Wood (Plant Material)
Paper (Fiber product)
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 1.5 in
Width: 9 in
Length: 12.5 in

Inscriptions

on each brick: AMERICAN / BRICKS on box lid: AMERICAN BRICKS / PATENT NO. 2262199 / MODERN BRICK CONSTRUCTION IN ITS / MOST REALISTIC AND ACCURATE FORm...........By Halsam
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