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- Fisher-Price Play Family School, 1971-1975 - The Civil Rights movement, as well as the emerging woman's movement, created a whole new world for kids growing up in the 1970s. As social barriers and traditional gender stereotypes began to break down, kids were encouraged to appreciate diversity. This popular toy was one of the first playthings to include an African-American toy figure.
- 1971-1975
- Collections - Artifact
Fisher-Price Play Family School, 1971-1975
The Civil Rights movement, as well as the emerging woman's movement, created a whole new world for kids growing up in the 1970s. As social barriers and traditional gender stereotypes began to break down, kids were encouraged to appreciate diversity. This popular toy was one of the first playthings to include an African-American toy figure.
- Barbie Travel Agent Play Set, 1986-1989 -
- 1986-1989
- Collections - Artifact
Barbie Travel Agent Play Set, 1986-1989
- Star Wars Play Set, All Terrain Armored Transport (AT-AT), circa 1980 - George Lucas's science fiction classics, the original <em>Star Wars</em> trilogy of movies, captured the imaginations of adults and children alike. Toy manufacturers eagerly sought the right to sell licensed toys based on these movies. Action figures and toys based on the film, like this AT-AT play set, defined childhood for many during the late 1970s and early 1980s.
- circa 1980
- Collections - Artifact
Star Wars Play Set, All Terrain Armored Transport (AT-AT), circa 1980
George Lucas's science fiction classics, the original Star Wars trilogy of movies, captured the imaginations of adults and children alike. Toy manufacturers eagerly sought the right to sell licensed toys based on these movies. Action figures and toys based on the film, like this AT-AT play set, defined childhood for many during the late 1970s and early 1980s.
- Dolly Ann Kitchen Set, 1927-1935 -
- 1927-1935
- Collections - Artifact
Dolly Ann Kitchen Set, 1927-1935
- "Playtown Store" Set, 1940-1950 -
- 1940-1950
- Collections - Artifact
"Playtown Store" Set, 1940-1950
- Empress Desk Set, circa 1965 -
- circa 1965
- Collections - Artifact
Empress Desk Set, circa 1965
- "Forward March!" Military Play Set, 1941-1945 - Leading game manufacturer Milton Bradley acquired the McLoughlin Bros. publishing firm, known for its pioneering use of color printing technologies, in 1920. The company continued publishing books and other products through its McLoughlin division into the 1940s. This McLoughlin-branded playset included World War I-era soldiers and military equipment.
- 1941-1945
- Collections - Artifact
"Forward March!" Military Play Set, 1941-1945
Leading game manufacturer Milton Bradley acquired the McLoughlin Bros. publishing firm, known for its pioneering use of color printing technologies, in 1920. The company continued publishing books and other products through its McLoughlin division into the 1940s. This McLoughlin-branded playset included World War I-era soldiers and military equipment.
- "Sparkle Pretty Kenya" Doll, 1995 -
- 1995
- Collections - Artifact
"Sparkle Pretty Kenya" Doll, 1995
- 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.
- Toy Village, 1850-1900 -
- 1850-1900
- Collections - Artifact
Toy Village, 1850-1900