Toys. 100 Years of All-American Toy Ads

Hardcover, 7.7 x 10.0 in., 5.00 lb, 528 pages Take a stroll down the aisles of America’s toy store. Bolstered by a booming consumer culture, the 20th century saw U.S. toys become a commodity that would enthrall children for generations. This comprehensive catalogue gathers 100 years of ads selling all-time favorites and forgotten fads—everything from science kits, frilly dolls, and baseball mitts to decoder rings, air rifles, and video games.