Artist/Maker
J. H. Singer
Wonder Blocks and Steam Cars
ca. 1885
Place madeNew York, New York, United States, North America
Wood, paper, cardboard
Overall: 1 1/8 x 7 7/8 x 8 in. ( 2.9 x 20 x 20.3 cm )
The Liman Collection
2000.272
Description"Wonder Blocks and Steam Cars" picture blocks with nine paper covered wooden blocks in a paper covered cardboard box; each block lithographed with three sequential letters of the alphabet and image that begin with that letter on the obverse, and train parts on the reverse; sides chromolithographed with letters of the alphabet on two sides; box cover chromolithographed with the "A B C" block and an old woman holding eggs with a rooster at her feet; box cover inscribed, "WONDER/ BLOCKS/ J.H.S. N.Y./ AND/ STEAM CARS".Markingslithographed: on the box cover: "WONDER/ BLOCKS/ J.H.S. N.Y./ AND/ STEAM CARS"
ClassificationsTOYS
Collections
- Board and Table Games: The Liman Collection Gift
