A unique collection of toys to help growing children walk, read and spell. Shape sorters, Alphabet blocks, and toy typewriters prepare children for school or the adult world. Our collection includes designs by Paul & Majorie Abbatt, Friedrick Froebel and Maria Montessori.
Alphabet blocks
Most children have played with alphabet blocks at sometime. They are now known as a classic educational toy.
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Ellen Mahon's sampler book
Ellen Mahon’s sample book was made between 1852 and 1854. It shows off her embroidery skills
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School abacus
The abacus, or counting frame, has been used as a calculating tool since ancient times, and across the world.
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School Days Desk
This educational play desk, produced by Fisher-Price from 1972 to 1990, contains a compendium of educational aids and toys.
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Spelling blocks
This educational set was produced for an older child to help learn spelling and calculations.
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