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Toy building bricks, 1860-1900 (wooden blocks covered with transfer printed paper)
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Toy building bricks, 1860-1900 (wooden blocks covered with transfer printed paper)
3084419 Toy building bricks, 1860-1900 (wooden blocks covered with transfer printed paper) by English School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info.: Wooden toy building bricks covered with transfer printed paper. The blocks are in their original wooden box with a lid, which is labelled Reeds New Cathedral Filled With Sunday Blocks and Books, and is decorated with a representation of the exterior of a cathedral including stonework, stained-glass windows, and apses. The box forms the base of a cathedral, while the blocks constitute the roof. The set includes sixteen blocks which form the roof and tower of the cathedral, a Holy Bible and a Prayer Book, each in 2 pieces with a front and back cover and text inside. There is a smaller brown wooden Bible, not covered in paper, with a red cross on the front. The set also includes didactic wooden blocks decorated with the alphabet, Biblical passages and illustrations from the story of Noah and the Ark.
Height 12cm (box)
Width 25cm (box)
Depth 19.5cm (box)); eGeffrye Museum; English, out of copyright
Media ID 23423170
© Geffrye Museum / Bridgeman Images
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This print showcases a set of toy building bricks from the late 19th century, beautifully preserved at The Geffrye Museum of the Home in London. These wooden blocks, covered with transfer printed paper, were not just ordinary playthings but held educational and religious significance. The set is housed in its original wooden box adorned with a stunning representation of a cathedral's exterior. The intricate details include stonework, stained-glass windows, and apses that transport us to another era. The box itself forms the base of the cathedral while the blocks make up its roof. Within this extraordinary set are sixteen blocks that construct both the roof and tower of the cathedral. Alongside them lie essential items such as a Holy Bible and Prayer Book, each consisting of two pieces with front and back covers containing text inside. A smaller brown wooden Bible featuring a red cross on its front adds further depth to this collection. Moreover, didactic wooden blocks embellished with alphabets, Biblical passages, and illustrations from Noah's Ark story complete this remarkable ensemble. Standing at 12cm tall with dimensions measuring 25cm wide by 19.5cm deep for the box alone; these toy building bricks offer an enchanting glimpse into history while simultaneously nurturing young minds through play-based learning experiences.
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