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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.
- Barbie Travel Agent Play Set, 1986-1989 -
- 1986-1989
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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
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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
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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
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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
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"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.
- 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
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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.
- Our Army Peg-Kraft Kit, 1942-1945 - Military toys and play sets became particularly popular during and just after World War II. With material shortages during the war, toymakers used their ingenuity to create products of wood, cardboard, and paper, such as this kit, which was produced when the use of metal and rubber was restricted. Cardboard parts punch out to build six military vehicles
- 1942-1945
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Our Army Peg-Kraft Kit, 1942-1945
Military toys and play sets became particularly popular during and just after World War II. With material shortages during the war, toymakers used their ingenuity to create products of wood, cardboard, and paper, such as this kit, which was produced when the use of metal and rubber was restricted. Cardboard parts punch out to build six military vehicles
- Felt-Fun Doll Hat Kit, 1935-1945 -
- 1935-1945
- Collections - Artifact
Felt-Fun Doll Hat Kit, 1935-1945