Noah’s Ark

From the collections of PVMA • Digital image © Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Assoc. • Image use information

About this item

Religious toys were common at the turn of the 20th century, probably intending to instill Biblical and Christian behavior. Decoratively painted, this child-size version of Noah’s Ark, is complete with pairs of animals. The play involved marching the bears, kangaroos, and the rest into the ark by the ramp placed at the stern. Perhaps handmade by some lucky child’s father, this toy was donated to Memorial Hall Museum in Deerfield, Massachusetts. It is a charming reminder of the playthings of an earlier time.

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Details

Item typeToy, Game
Datecirca 1900
TopicFamily, Children, Marriage, Courtship
Social Activities, Entertainment, Recreation
EraProgressive Era, World War I, 1900–1928
MaterialWood
Process/FormatWoodworking
Catalog #1999.13.503
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Noah’s Ark. ca. 1900. Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association, American Centuries. https://americancenturies.org/collection/1999-13-503/. Accessed on December 8, 2024.

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