Name/Title
Block, AlphabetEntry/Object ID
1985.029.002Description
Slide top box contains blacks: 1-3/4" square, 1/4" thick.
Box decorated w/orange paper w/stars.
Top covered w/yellow paper imprinted "Hills Spelling Blocks."
"Patented Oct. 12, 1858. Reissued March 26th 1867."
Picture of man on a donkey jumping thru Capital "D".
Blocks have capital letters on each side & word, e.g. H hob/C cat or I ink.
Some letters embossed within circle.Collection
ToysMade/Created
Date made
1867Notes
Early Date: 1867
Made: Made by B. L. Hill, Williamsborgh, L. I.Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Block, AlphabetNomenclature Primary Object Term
Block, ToyNomenclature Class
ToysNomenclature Category
Category 09: Recreational ObjectsDimensions
Height
1-3/4 inWidth
6 inLength
6 in