Name/Title
Collection of Antique Children's Wooden Alphabet BlocksEntry/Object ID
2024.57.1Scope and Content
A collection of antique children's wooden alphabet blocks. From left to right, c1890, c1910, c1930, c1950, c1970. The last two styles are undated. The blocks are all heavily worn with some of the sides nearly or completely unreadable. The concept of alphabet blocks dates back to the 16th century. They are thought to have been mainly popularized by philosopher John Locke and his paper "Some Thoughts Concerning Education," which emphasizes the incorporation of learning into play. Parents and educators still use blocks like these to teach young children their letters.Collection
General CollectionLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Block, AlphabetNomenclature Primary Object Term
Block, ToyNomenclature Class
ToysNomenclature Category
Category 09: Recreational ObjectsArchive Details
Date(s) of Creation
circa 1890 - circa 1970Primary Language
EnglishOther Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
Past PerfectOther Number
91.50Number Type
Past PerfectOther Number
2004.93Location
Location
* Untyped Location
Archives U1-B-4Category
PermanentDate
November 17, 2024Provenance
Provenance Detail
Found ObjectCreated By
Kearney, QuinlanCreate Date
November 17, 2024Updated By
Kearney, QuinlanUpdate Date
November 17, 2024
