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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
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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.
- Fisher-Price Industrial Designer Uses Computer-Aided Design, circa 1990 -

- circa 1990
- Collections - Artifact
Fisher-Price Industrial Designer Uses Computer-Aided Design, circa 1990
- Fisher-Price "Little People Fire Truck", 1990-1992 -

- 1990-1992
- Collections - Artifact
Fisher-Price "Little People Fire Truck", 1990-1992
- "The Cackling Red Hen" Pull Toy, 1954 -

- 1954
- Collections - Artifact
"The Cackling Red Hen" Pull Toy, 1954
- Fisher-Price Xylophone Pull Toy, circa 1964 -

- circa 1964
- Collections - Artifact
Fisher-Price Xylophone Pull Toy, circa 1964
- Fisher-Price Advertisement, "It Took Fisher-Price and 2,043 Mothers to Design a High Chair Like This," 1990 - By the time Fisher-Price created this advertisement, highchairs had been around for centuries--but the company now claimed it improved on the age-old design. Fisher-Price proudly announced that it had listened to "the experts"-- 2.043 moms--when designing this highchair. The company stated that the sturdy and stable chair was easy to use--especially when juggling a baby with one hand--and easy to clean.

- 1990
- Collections - Artifact
Fisher-Price Advertisement, "It Took Fisher-Price and 2,043 Mothers to Design a High Chair Like This," 1990
By the time Fisher-Price created this advertisement, highchairs had been around for centuries--but the company now claimed it improved on the age-old design. Fisher-Price proudly announced that it had listened to "the experts"-- 2.043 moms--when designing this highchair. The company stated that the sturdy and stable chair was easy to use--especially when juggling a baby with one hand--and easy to clean.
- Fisher-Price Infant Car Seat, 1991 - Fisher-Price produced this infant safety seat in 1991. It provided security for the infant while in the car, but also provided convenience for the parent. The seat doubled as an infant carrier. The baby could be transported comfortably and securely in or out of a car with this seat.

- September 05, 1991
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Fisher-Price Infant Car Seat, 1991
Fisher-Price produced this infant safety seat in 1991. It provided security for the infant while in the car, but also provided convenience for the parent. The seat doubled as an infant carrier. The baby could be transported comfortably and securely in or out of a car with this seat.
- Play Family Farm, 1968-1975 - Often play sets were miniaturized sets of household items, like dishes and kitchen appliances, or real-life settings like farms or circuses. The "Play Family Farm" (Fisher-Price #915) has been produced continually since 1968. When the barn door is open, a mooing sound can be heard. The silo is designed for storing accessories.

- 1968-1975
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Play Family Farm, 1968-1975
Often play sets were miniaturized sets of household items, like dishes and kitchen appliances, or real-life settings like farms or circuses. The "Play Family Farm" (Fisher-Price #915) has been produced continually since 1968. When the barn door is open, a mooing sound can be heard. The silo is designed for storing accessories.
- Fisher-Price "Little People Circus Clowns" Figures, 1991-1992 - Fisher-Price introduced its peg-like figures -- later known as "Little People"-- in 1959. During the 1980s, parents and child advocates feared that small toys like this could be a choking hazard. Redesigned to give the toy a greater diameter, Fisher-Price introduced this newer version in 1991. Though larger and offering a safer experience, "Little People" still provided children with plenty of fun adventures.

- 1991-1992
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Fisher-Price "Little People Circus Clowns" Figures, 1991-1992
Fisher-Price introduced its peg-like figures -- later known as "Little People"-- in 1959. During the 1980s, parents and child advocates feared that small toys like this could be a choking hazard. Redesigned to give the toy a greater diameter, Fisher-Price introduced this newer version in 1991. Though larger and offering a safer experience, "Little People" still provided children with plenty of fun adventures.
- "Fisher-Price Designs the Easiest-Handling Car Seat on the Road," 1988 - The first state laws requiring child safety seats -- passed in 1978 -- not only protected young passengers, they also stimulated the market for the seats themselves. Automakers, baby products companies and toy manufacturers all got into the safety seat business at various times. This 1988 advertisement promotes the comfort and convenience of a seat produced by toymaker Fisher-Price.

- 1988
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"Fisher-Price Designs the Easiest-Handling Car Seat on the Road," 1988
The first state laws requiring child safety seats -- passed in 1978 -- not only protected young passengers, they also stimulated the market for the seats themselves. Automakers, baby products companies and toy manufacturers all got into the safety seat business at various times. This 1988 advertisement promotes the comfort and convenience of a seat produced by toymaker Fisher-Price.