Historical Society of Delaware - Toys and Dolls of the Past

Take a peek at some of the gems of our toy collection, including a doll from the 1770s, and other outstanding bisque dolls from Germany and France. One doll was made by a slave in the 1850s for the white baby for whom she cared, while other more exotic dolls were made by hand in Jamaica. Including a tin house from 1876 and cast iron horse-drawn fire engines, the exhibit features fourteen miniature paintings from the 1864 McComb doll house. Below are other highlights you'll be able to see during your visit.

Toys and Dolls of the Past will be on display in the Willingtown Square Gallery
through March, 2002. You can visit free of charge during library hours,
Mondays between 1:00 and 9:00 p.m. and Tuesday through Friday 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
You can also visit the gallery on Saturdays between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
by visiting the Delaware History Museum reception area first.
Please note: there is a charge on Saturdays since your visit is included
in the charge to visit the Delaware History Museum.

For more information, please call (302) 655-7161.