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Dateca. 1930

Mediumwood

Dimensionstriangle: 1 1/2 × 3 1/4 × 3/4 in. (3.8 × 8.3 × 1.9 cm)
rectangle: 1 3/4 × 3 3/8 × 3/4 in. (4.4 × 8.6 × 1.9 cm)
cylinder: 3 3/8 × 3/4 in. (8.6 × 1.9 cm)

ClassificationsRecreational Objects

Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of Leroy Matthew

Object numberVPC1975.64.25.A-V

DescriptionThis set of toy wooden building blocks features a wide variety of shapes, including triangles, arches, rectangles, and pillars. Some blocks have a unique textured surface that gives them a wavy appearance. While the blocks are similar in color, subtle variations in wood tone make some appear darker than others. Building blocks like these have been a staple of American childhood for generations. These objects offer an intimate glimpse into the educational toys that shaped the learning experiences of American children at the turn of the 20th century.

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