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1947 Toys: After the War

Posted on 07 June 2010. Tags: cowboys and indians, doll houses, Dollhouses, dramatic affairs, extra money, few days, great depression, lean years, new toy, Paper doll, Paper dolls, Rocking horse, share your knowledge, western hero, wonder horse, wooden horses, Wooden Rocking Horses, World War II

With the great depression in the past and the rationing put into place during World War II no longer necessary, times were changing in 1947, especially for toys. The quality of toys improved during 1947, but for the most part they were the same toys kids were playing with before the way. Read the full story

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1930s Toys: Improving Economy = Better Toys

Posted on 27 May 2010. Tags: 1930s toys, Board game, Board games, first years, great depression, Manufacturing techniques, new toys, New York, popular games, toys 1930s, United States, view 3

The U.S. economy in the 1930’s was a complete flip from what had been seen in earlier decades. Manufacturing techniques were getting better, materials were getting cheaper and more durable, but now people did not have the money to purchase these new toys. The Viewmaster did not come about until the end of the decade when prosperity grew, but games like board games were immediate successes during this period. Read the full story