Crandall's Improved Building Blocks for Children No. 3, 1867, Interlocking Pieces, Complete Set 1930s toy Images of girls on the

Images of girls on the backs of large dogs seems to have very much been a thing

which produced pottery in Boston

1840s I believe (with a stars and stripes shield at the center and en eagle too) but someone was also dreaming of Paris

which clearly inspired the creation of the carved figure

Crandall's Improved Building Blocks for Children No. 3, 1867, Interlocking Pieces, Complete Set 1930s toy Images of girls on theI have fantasies of a glass fronted book case case filled top to bottom with all the oldest most beautiful block sets and learning materials. At some point (perhaps in my retirement!) I would delve into constructing very elaborate tabletop architectures and exploring the full range of creative possibilities of each set and all together! (And maybe I could find some children who would like to come join me and do the same! :)) In the meantime I would