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- Toy Tea Set, 1951-1954 - The Ohio Art Company, founded in 1908 in Archbold, Ohio, first produced picture frames. They greatly expanded their toy line during World War I, when the United States stopped importing German toys. In 1920, they began to market tea sets and in 1949, this circus tea set was introduced.
- 1951-1954
- Collections - Artifact
Toy Tea Set, 1951-1954
The Ohio Art Company, founded in 1908 in Archbold, Ohio, first produced picture frames. They greatly expanded their toy line during World War I, when the United States stopped importing German toys. In 1920, they began to market tea sets and in 1949, this circus tea set was introduced.
- Etch-A-Sketch, 1961 - When Ohio Art introduced their new Etch A Sketch magic slate in July 1960, it was the first toy that the manufacturer promoted through television advertising, helping to assure the engaging toy's immediate success. Made of plastic with a magnetic screen, the "artist" could draw horizontal and vertical lines by turning two white knobs at the bottom of the screen.
- 1961
- Collections - Artifact
Etch-A-Sketch, 1961
When Ohio Art introduced their new Etch A Sketch magic slate in July 1960, it was the first toy that the manufacturer promoted through television advertising, helping to assure the engaging toy's immediate success. Made of plastic with a magnetic screen, the "artist" could draw horizontal and vertical lines by turning two white knobs at the bottom of the screen.