toy book
Manufacturer / Maker
unidentified
Dateca. 1927
Mediumpaper
Dimensions1 1/2 × 1 1/8 in. (3.8 × 2.9 cm)
ClassificationsRecreational Objects
Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of Holley Junker and Gordon Stamm Reiter
Object numberPC2001.76.12.4
DescriptionThis is a mock hygiene book designed for children. Bound in a brown, textured, felt cover, the front features the title "HYGIENE." Produced in the early 1920s, it was created to introduce young readers to the basic principles of keeping yourself clean. This nostalgic artifact offers a glimpse into early 20th-century American life, reflecting the playful novelties that once captivated families and showcasing the thoughtful design even behind the simplest educational toys.On View
Not on viewTerms
ca. 1927
