Children's Toys in the 18th-Century

Since the beginning of time, toys have been a constant part of children's lives. This week, some of our dedicated volunteers show us some of the most popular toys in the American colonies during the 18th-century.

[@Don2024yhgfjjkj]

Nice

[@lundysden6781]

great job!

[@JYFMuseums]

Thanks!

[@Lazaro38Roca2]

She’s Seems Very Under Stress dealing With Kids ,Look At Her Impression “ I’m Like I Don’t Want To Be Here “

[@rugonge]

Wow, the porcelain tea sets. Do those still exist or is it all plastic now?

[@JYFMuseums]

Yes, ceramic and porcelain toy tea sets are still available and common.

[@PHOENIX_DA_POSSUM]

In the 1700s they played with scalp dolls!

[@MrDanielmarlowe]

Rocking horses were only for boys only in the 1800s. Women weren’t allowed to ride horses then.

[@JYFMuseums]

www.brooklynmuseum.org/opencollection/objects/154153
collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O74100/riding-habit-unknown/
commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Equestrian_portrait_of_%C3%89lisabeth_Charlotte_d'Orl%C3%A9ans_-_Innsbruck.jpg