Kinderpost Game, 1890-1928
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At the turn of the twentieth century, children could imagine they ran a post office with this play set. Inside the box children found stamps, postcards, telegrams, mailing labels and other materials similar to those used in an adult post office. This role-playing provided children with valuable learning experiences and helped them develop social skills.
At the turn of the twentieth century, children could imagine they ran a post office with this play set. Inside the box children found stamps, postcards, telegrams, mailing labels and other materials similar to those used in an adult post office. This role-playing provided children with valuable learning experiences and helped them develop social skills.
Artifact
Game
Date Made
1890-1928
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
41.214.1545.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Mrs. E. G. Douglas.
Material
Cardboard
Paper (Fiber product)
Wood (Plant material)
Rubber (Material)
Felt (Textile)
Metal
Technique
Lithography
Dimensions
Height: 2 in
Width: 12.25 in
Length: 8.25 in
Inscriptions
on box lid: KINDERPOST
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