Photographs provide some information about period toys. Toys in the 19th century were often made out of wood, but we also see cast iron toys. We see animal figures (often done as pull toys), balls, blocks, cannons, dolls, doll houses, hobby horses, horns and drums, pupets, stuffed animals, tops, toy soldiers, and much more. Toys become even more diverse in the 20th century. Many of the old favorites such as balls and blocks continue to be popular. Times change but certain toys will appeal to children regardless of the era. We see Mechano sets, ??? trains, and match box cars were especially popular. Of course by the late 20th century computer games and other electronic toys appear.
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