Lincoln Logs, circa 1960
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John Lloyd Wright, son of famous American architect Frank Lloyd Wright, invented Lincoln Logs in 1916. Playskool has been an important manufacturer of durable, educational toys for young children since its founding in 1928 as the Playskool Institute.
John Lloyd Wright, son of famous American architect Frank Lloyd Wright, invented Lincoln Logs in 1916. Playskool has been an important manufacturer of durable, educational toys for young children since its founding in 1928 as the Playskool Institute.
Artifact
Building blocks
Date Made
circa 1960
Keywords
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
90.365.13
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Steven K. Hamp
Material
Wood (Plant material)
Metal
Cardboard
Dimensions
Height: 12 in
Diameter: 5 in
Inscriptions
on product package: ORIGINAL LINCOLN LOGS / AMERICA'S NATIONAL TOY / 79 WOOD PIECES / DESIGN SHEET ENCLOSED
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