Popular Toys in
the Early 1900's
By: Zach

Building blocks- Kids would use building blocks to construct small buildings or whatever the kids wanted to make.

Doll- Most girls and some boys had dolls.  Dolls were like an extra friend who always agreed and never fought.

Jack in the Box-  On a jack in the box there would be a crank that you would turn.  The box would play music and then jack would pop out of the top of the box.

Kite- A kite is usually a triangular shaped piece of paper tied to a string.  On a windy day you would run pulling your kite behind you. It will eventually lift off the ground and fly in the air.

Toy cars and trucks- kids played with mini models of cars and trucks.  This was fun for kids because it let them imagine what it would be like to drive a real car or truck.

Both pictures are from the Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division

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