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Safety Blocks
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Safety Blocks
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Alphabet blocks

Safety Blocks
Manufacturer (1917-1970)
Marks or LabelsPrinted on lid of box, HAL-SAM. MADE IN U.S.A.-PATENTED-JUNE 12, 1923, AUG. 21, 1923, FEB. 23, 1926.
Date 1926-1940
DimensionsBox: 4.8 × 23.2 × 27.9 cm Block: 4.4 × 4.4 × 4.4 cm
ClassificationRecreational Objects - Toys
Origin Chicago, Illinois, United States
Object NumberM974.180.14.1-32
DivisionMaterial Culture - Recreational Objects
CollectionMcCord
CreditGift of Nora Murchison
Status
Not on view

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