Exploring the History of Childhood and Play Through 50 Historic Treasures

by Susan A Fletcher and Susan A. Fletcher

A full-color trip through the treasures of American Childhood from 1650 to today.

Remember the toys you played with when you were growing up? Each of those objects has a story to tell about the history of American childhood and play. Construction toys like Lincoln Logs and Erector Set offer insight into America's booming urban infrastructure in the early 1910s and 20s, and the important role toys played in preparing children for future careers...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1538118742
• ISBN13: 9781538118740
• Release Date: May 2020
• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
• Length: 328 Pages
• Weight: 1.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.2" x 9.1"