ROCHESTER,NY.- One of the most significant and rare artifacts in toy history—the oldest known version of Monopoly, handmade by Charles Darrow around 1933—has been acquired by the National Museum of Play at the Strong in Rochester, New York. T…
Earliest Known Darrow Monopoly Game Set Acquired by National Museum of Play
ROCHESTER,NY.- One of the most significant and rare artifacts in toy history—the oldest known version of Monopoly, handmade by Charles Darrow around 1933—has been acquired by the National Museum of Play at the Strong in Rochester, New York. T…
Noel Barrett Presents the Old Salem Toy Museum and Thomas A. Gray Antique Toy Collection
NEW HOPE, PA.- Last May the Old Salem Toy Museum in Old Salem, N.C., closed its doors for the last time on a spectacular collection of antique toys, holiday items, dollhouses, miniatures and other children’s playthings, some dating to as early as …
Noel Barrett Presents the Old Salem Toy Museum and Thomas A. Gray Antique Toy Collection
NEW HOPE, PA.- Last May the Old Salem Toy Museum in Old Salem, N.C., closed its doors for the last time on a spectacular collection of antique toys, holiday items, dollhouses, miniatures and other children’s playthings, some dating to as early as …
National Museum of American History Showcases Two New Exhibits
WASHINGTON,
DC.- The Smithsonian’s National Museum
of American History is featuring more than a century of toy history in a
history
highlights case, “Toys from the Attic.” Showcasing toys from 1825 to
1939, the
case explores the …
National Museum of American History Showcases Two New Exhibits
WASHINGTON, DC.- The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History is featuring more than a century of toy history in a history highlights case, “Toys from the Attic.” Showcasing toys from 1825 to 1939, the case explores the changing…