Toys are important as they help children to learn about the world around them. Toys and play are used to help learn cause and effect and to practice the skills that they will need as adults.
Kids Wooden Toy Chest
The first toys were made out of natural materials such as wood, stone and grass. Archaeologists have discovered wooden pull toys from Egypt from about 4000 years ago. Ancient toys were mostly made by the parents or family of the children who used them, or by the children themselves. Children in ancient Greece played with wooden spinning tops, hoops and rocking horses. Girls are recorded as offering their toys to the gods as a rite of passage into adulthood.
Kids Wooden Toy Chest
The children of ancient Rome played with wooden dolls, hoops, carved wooden horses and chariots. Wooden puppets have been popular since the Middle Ages. They were used in street shows by ventriloquists. The most famous wooden puppet comes from the story of Pinnocchio. In the sixteenth century children still liked to play with wooden dolls. The dolls commonly available were known as Bartholomew babies as they were sold at St Batholomew's fair, London.
In 1760, the first (wooden) puzzle was created by John Spilsbury, a mapmaker, who glued one of his maps to a thin wooden board and cut it into pieces, initially as an idea to teach geography.
Before the twentieth century children didn't have many toys and the ones they did have were precious. Poorer children had no choice but to make their toys. The Industrial Revolution allowed toys to be manufactured in bulk and they also became cheaper.
New materials were available to toy manufacturers and plastic toys flooded the market.
Wooden toys endure though because they are made from natural materials. Skilled workmanship on handmade pieces make each toy unique. Even mass produced wooden toys have a natural beauty, smell and texture that makes them special and the grain of the wood adds to their beauty. Wood is also a naturally germ-free material, therefore safe for teething babies to chew on.
A Brief History of Wooden Toys
Kids Wooden Toy Chest
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Lipper International 598P Toy Chest, Pecan Feature
- From Lipper International, toy chest for storage; doubles as a bench
- Crafted in durable beech wood with a pecan finish; air holes provided for hide-n-seek
- Tight safety hinges and finger slots prevent squished fingers; built-in handles for transport
- Wipe with a damp cloth and mild soap; assembly required
- Toy box measures 33-3/8 by 18-1/2 by 24-1/4 inches; 34-pound shipping weight
Lipper International 598P Toy Chest, Pecan Overview
This wonderful solid wood toy chest provides kids with storage for toys, games, and treasures.
Lipper International 598P Toy Chest, Pecan Specifications
Collect stuffed animals, blocks, games, and costumes in this attractive toy chest from Lipper International. With a rounded back cresting, the chest doubles as a bench with a 21-1/4-inch seat height, great for story time or doll display. An assortment of child-friendly design attributes clearly reflects the toy chest's intended audience. Double hinges prevent the lid from slamming closed, while front finger slots further reduce the odds of pinched fingers. The chest's broad, flat surface offers young artists a great surface for coloring. For fans of hide-n-seek, two air holes are installed on the chest's backside. Two side handles enable transportation and also serve as low-profile armrests.
Made in Thailand, the toy chest features durable beech wood construction. A nontoxic pecan finish enhances the toy chest's veneer and protects from splinters. To clean, wipe the chest down with a soft damp cloth and dry immediately to prevent wood damage. The toy chest's design best befits indoor use, and also is available in natural, cherry, and white finishes. Upon delivery, some assembly is required. The toy chest measures 33-3/8 by 18-1/2 by 24-1/4 inches. This item weighs 34 pounds upon shipping. --Jessica Reuling
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