#128

American Wooden "Alphies" Blocks by Schoenhut
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$650
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Description
5" (13 cm.) Of hardwood,the die-cut blocks are in the shape of little children,each with lithographed designs of a child on one side,and of a costumed animal on the reverse. Each figure has an alphabet letter on its front,designed to learn the alphabet,a delightful and fun game. Condition: good,the letter W is missing,otherwise complete,with some paper wear and crackling,box extremely worn. Comments: Schoenhut,the set was patented on December 8,1916,but continued to be offered until the 1930s. Value Points: rare set to find in this state of completion,wonderful colorful art work with googly like children.