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Toys for kiddies, circa 1950

 Item
Identifier: WV 0002- Series 7- Item Item 061.05

Scope and Contents

This poster was produced for the American Red Cross Arts and Skills Corps, and features injured servicemen creating presents for children in homes and orphanages. Text reads:"Toys for Kiddies, in homes and orphanages at Christmas time, are made by many patients in military hospitals. They work at them for months preceding the holiday. Members of the Red Cross Arts and Skills Corps give the training and provide the materials; the men compete with each other in creating original designs."

Dates

  • circa 1950

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 8.00 Linear Feet (13 boxes and Cabinet 1: Drawers D-I)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Private Title

WV0002.7.061.5

Repository Details

Part of the Martha Blakeney Hodges Special Collections and University Archives Repository

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