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Vintage children's tea set with playful illustrations.

Tin Tea Set: Shall I Put the Kettle On?

September 15, 2020 Amanda Pantrey

Written by: Sam Nicholls – Connect with Sam at sam13nicholls@gmail.com A common toy in modern and historic households is the…

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Filed under: kids, Toys, Work and Play
Wooden blocks puzzle with animal illustrations.

Wood Block Set – How Very Puzzling

September 10, 2020 Amanda Pantrey

Written by: Sam Nicholls – Connect with Sam at sam13nicholls@gmail.com Before children learn to read and write, babies and toddlers…

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Filed under: kids, Toys, Work and Play
Vintage ironing board with clothes and iron.

Toy Ironing Board: Following in Mother’s Footsteps

August 31, 2020 Amanda Pantrey

Written by: Sam Nicholls – Connect with Sam at sam13nicholls@gmail.com The South Frontenac Museum’s collection of children’s toys considers how…

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Filed under: kids, Toys, Work and Play
Vintage construction set with instruction manual.

Erector Set – Boys Today – Men Tomorrow!

August 24, 2020 Amanda Pantrey

Written by: Sam Nicholls – Connect with Sam at sam13nicholls@gmail.com In the early days of settlement, it was not uncommon…

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Filed under: kids, Toys, Work and Play
Four colorful wooden duck pull toys.

Quacky Family: Are your ducks all in a row?

August 18, 2020 Amanda Pantrey

Written by: Sam Nicholls – Connect with Sam at sam13nicholls@gmail.com This little row of colourful ducks is known as the…

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Filed under: kids, Toys, Work and Play

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