Wooden Race Car – 1930's
I had the pleasure of visiting the Bard Graduate Center for a wonderful exhibit of Swedish wooden toys. It is described by the website as "…the first in-depth study of the history of wooden playthings in Sweden from the seventeenth to the twenty-first century.
My only problem with the exhibition was that there was no book to purchase nor information to take with you. Not only that, there are very few pictures and little description of items on line.
Never-the-less It is certainly worth seeing so here are some images from the exhibit:
Big Bertha Cannon – 1920's – Wood and Metal
Suspension Bridge – Late 19th Early 20th Century
Four Story Doll House with Elevator – 1912
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Anne is correct. I heard from the museum and there is a book available; aptly entitled “Swedish Wooden Toys.” Here is a link: http://store.bgc.bard.edu/swedish-wooden-toys-edited-by-amy-f-ogata-and-susan-weber/
I saw the show and there is a book available! http://store.bgc.bard.edu/swedish-wooden-toys-edited-by-amy-f-ogata-and-susan-weber/