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- Crate Label, "Sweetheart Brand Beans," circa 1930 - In 1869, the transcontinental railroad opened eastern markets to the West Coast produce industry for the first time. As produce companies shipped crates of fruits and vegetables across the country, they needed a way to distinguish their goods from their competitors'. Colorful, eye-catching labels, like this one for Sweetheart Brand Beans, were created to attract grocers purchasing goods from wholesale markets.
- circa 1930
- Collections - Artifact
Crate Label, "Sweetheart Brand Beans," circa 1930
In 1869, the transcontinental railroad opened eastern markets to the West Coast produce industry for the first time. As produce companies shipped crates of fruits and vegetables across the country, they needed a way to distinguish their goods from their competitors'. Colorful, eye-catching labels, like this one for Sweetheart Brand Beans, were created to attract grocers purchasing goods from wholesale markets.
- Mcguffey Ana Doll, 1937-1944 -
- 1937-1944
- Collections - Artifact
Mcguffey Ana Doll, 1937-1944
- Doll Desk and Chair, 1915-1921 -
- 1915-1921
- Collections - Artifact
Doll Desk and Chair, 1915-1921
- Bricks Doll Quilt, circa 1880 -
- circa 1880
- Collections - Artifact
Bricks Doll Quilt, circa 1880
- Helen Shepherd with Her Doll, 1900 -
- 1900
- Collections - Artifact
Helen Shepherd with Her Doll, 1900
- Starburst Doll Quilt, 1900-1910 -
- 1900-1910
- Collections - Artifact
Starburst Doll Quilt, 1900-1910
- Members of Girl Scout Intermediate Troop 217 Viewing a Doll Display, November 1966 -
- November 01, 1966
- Collections - Artifact
Members of Girl Scout Intermediate Troop 217 Viewing a Doll Display, November 1966
- Milton Bradley Company Catalog, "Welcome to Gameland," 1964 - Milton Bradley, a Springfield, Massachusetts, lithographer, published his first board game in 1860. It was a hit, and Bradley soon became a leader in the growing American game business. By his death in 1911, Bradley's company was one of the nation's best known and most prolific game and toy manufacturers. Milton Bradley products remained popular even after the company's 1984 acquisition by Hasbro, Inc.
- 1964
- Collections - Artifact
Milton Bradley Company Catalog, "Welcome to Gameland," 1964
Milton Bradley, a Springfield, Massachusetts, lithographer, published his first board game in 1860. It was a hit, and Bradley soon became a leader in the growing American game business. By his death in 1911, Bradley's company was one of the nation's best known and most prolific game and toy manufacturers. Milton Bradley products remained popular even after the company's 1984 acquisition by Hasbro, Inc.
- Barbie's Dream House, 1962 - By the early 1960s, Barbie dolls could have play environments, including this Barbie Dream House. Introduced in 1962, the Barbie Dream House was filled with sleek, modern furniture that included a combination television/stereo console. While relaxing in her very own "space," Barbie could watch herself on television or listen to albums by Nat King Cole, Frank Sinatra, or the Lettermen.
- 1962
- Collections - Artifact
Barbie's Dream House, 1962
By the early 1960s, Barbie dolls could have play environments, including this Barbie Dream House. Introduced in 1962, the Barbie Dream House was filled with sleek, modern furniture that included a combination television/stereo console. While relaxing in her very own "space," Barbie could watch herself on television or listen to albums by Nat King Cole, Frank Sinatra, or the Lettermen.
- Evening Star Doll Quilt, circa 1880 -
- circa 1880
- Collections - Artifact
Evening Star Doll Quilt, circa 1880