Exhibition Texts Presented at the Mccord Museum from November 17, 2012 to April 28, 2013

Exhibition Texts Presented at the McCord Museum From November 17, 2012 to April 28, 2013

PLAY Play is an activity that goes beyond the sole purpose of having fun. Play is so important to child development that it has been recognized by the United Nations as a right of every child. In the words of child educator Pauline Kergomard, “Play is the work of children”;*. Part imagination, part learning, play provides an opportunity for children to develop through the acquisition of knowledge and skills. Through play they engage and interact with the world around them. They assimilate the rules and behaviors necessary to their integration, and acquire the readiness to learn so essential to their growth and development. Children do not play to learn, but rather, learn through play.

*Kergomard, Pauline. 1886. L'éducation maternelle dans l'école. Paris : Hachette.

I found a winning ticket in a cereal box! I'm off on a fabulous trip to Abracadabra! The wonderful world of toys!

I'm inviting my three best friends! Maybe you should come too! Want to join us on this exciting adventure?

Together we'll visit mysterious places, discover amazing wild animals, meet surprising celebrities! And many more surprises await us!

Grab your map, pencil and imagination, and come along! I promise it'll be a blast!

Pull toy, Snoopy Sniffer About 1938 Made by: Fisher Price Toys Wood, metal, paper, cord Gift of the Estate of Frederick Forbes Angus McCord Museum, M2009.16.13

Snoopy Sniffer is a little pull toy who will soon be celebrating his 75th birthday. Unveiled by Fisher Price in 1938, it became one of the most popular toys in the company’s history and beloved by many generations of children. Although this adorable wooden beagle with long ears has the same name as the famous dog in the Peanuts comic strip, Snoopy Sniffer predates Snoopy more than a decade. The story of Charlie Brown and his dog, created by illustrator Charles M. Schulz, began only in 1950. After a few years’ absence, Snoopy Sniffer recently returned to the market under the new name Snoop n’ Sniff.

Plush animal, Scottish Terrier 1920-1930 Fibre, synthetic material, glass, metal Gift of the Estate of Dorothy Coles McCord Museum, M984.237.4

Plush animal, Fox Terrier 1952-1957 Made by: Steiff Fibre, synthetic material, metal Gift of the Estate of Sylvain Pilon McCord Museum, M2012.78.5

2 Toys 3 – The Voyage © McCord Museum, 2012 Plush animal, Waldi the Dachshund 1945-1955 Made by : Steiff Fibre, synthetic material, metal Gift of Mrs. Nelly MacLean Burke McCord Museum, M2006.140.2

Before we leave, pack your suitcase!

What do you want to bring?

Crayons to make beautiful drawings? An iron to keep your clothes neat? A piano to play music? A saw to cut branches? A storybook to read for a while? A teddy bear to confide in?

Look around the room and find your three favourite objects to enjoy along your journey! Write or draw them on your map.

Cup and saucer 1930-1940 Ceramic (porcelain?) Gift of Mrs. Monique Meloche McCord Museum, M2000.89.31.3, 12

Washing machine 1965 Metal, plastic, rubber Gift of Mrs. Caroline Bourgeois McCord Museum, M2006.61.2

Doll, Kewpie 1915-1925 Made by: J. D. Kestner Bisque, paint Gift of Mrs. David L. Lockerby McCord Museum, M979.94.3

Born of the imagination of American artist Rose Cecil O’Neill (1874-1944) in 1909, Kewpie is a bisque doll that was first manufactured in 1913 by the German company J. D. Kestner. Its look was inspired by images of Cupid, the Roman god of love. Kewpie first appeared as an illustration in women’s magazines where it humorously incarnated the noble defender of social justice. It soon went on to become more than just an illustration but a storybook character, the mascot for Jell-O and Kellogg’s, and a decorative image on a wide range of household products. Today, over a century later, many companies around the world still use its cute little face to boost sales.

3 Toys 3 – The Voyage © McCord Museum, 2012 Telephone 1925-1935 Lead alloy, iron, paint, fibre McCord Museum, M991X.2.124

Saw 1890-1910 Made by: R. Bliss Manufacturing Co. Metal, wood McCord Museum, M987X.87.10

Iron, Little Lady 1930-1939 Made by: Kokomo Toys Metal, wood, paint, electric cord, plastic Gift of Mr. Alain Lalumière McCord Museum, M2005.139.7

Top 1900-1920 Wood, iron Gift of Air Canada McCord Museum, M996.8.41

Doll bed 1900-1920 Iron, paint, flannel, cotton McCord Museum, M992X.2.11.1-8

Doll stapler About 1968 Made by: Mattel Plastic Gift of Mmes. Huguette and Lucie Beaupré McCord Museum, M2004.64.5.66

Camera, Komic Kamera About 1934 Made by: Allied Manufacturing Co. Tin, wood, glass, plastic Gift of Mrs. Nora Murchison McCord Museum, M974.180.1.1

Film box, Winnie Winkle About 1935 Made by: Allied Manufacturing Co. Cardboard Gift of Mrs. Nora Murchison McCord Museum, M974.180.1.18

4 Toys 3 – The Voyage © McCord Museum, 2012 Peacock Crayon box 1933-1940 Made by: Canada Crayon Co. Ltd. Cardboard, wax, paper Gift of Mrs. Nora Murchison McCord Museum, M974.82.74.1-17

Miniature Rival stove 1898-1900 Made by: J. & E. Stevens? Nickel-plated cast iron, sheet iron Gift of Mr. Saul Ettinger McCord Museum, M992.101.206.1-7

Plush animal, Giraffe 1940-1973 Cotton corduroy, velvet, wool yarn Gift of Mrs. William Van Horne McCord Museum, M973.170.21

Doll tennis racket About 1968 Made by: Mattel Plastic Gift of Mmes. Huguette and Lucie Beaupré McCord Museum, M2004.64.5.59

Piano About 1910 Wood, paint McCord Museum, M987X.124

Doll pleated skirt and blouse About 1965 Made by: Mattel Cotton, metal snaps Gift of Dr. Annmarie Adams McCord Museum, M2004.57.10.1-2

Wrench 1890-1910 Made by: R. Bliss Manufacturing Co. Metal McCord Museum, M987X.87.14

Bead doll, Jitterbug 1929 Wood, paint, cord Gift of Mrs. John de B. Payne McCord Museum, M2005.103.3

5 Toys 3 – The Voyage © McCord Museum, 2012 Doll boots About 1968 Made by: Mattel Plastic Gift of Mmes. Huguette and Lucie Beaupré McCord Museum, M2004.64.5.39.1-2

Marbles 1940-1960 Glass Gift of Mrs. Joan R. Murray McCord Museum, M983.201.1.1-2, M983.202.2.1

Scale 1900-1920 Metal, cast iron, paint Gift of Air Canada McCord Museum, M992.7.55.1-6

Doll hot water bottle About 1968 Made by: Mattel Rubber Gift of Mmes. Huguette and Lucie Beaupré McCord Museum, M2004.64.5.61

Doll eye glasses About 1968 Made by: Mattel Plastic, paper Gift of Mmes. Huguette and Lucie Beaupré McCord Museum, M2004.64.5.63

Sewing machine 1900-1930 Made by: Singer Manufacturing Co. Steel, iron, wood, paint, felt Gift of the Estate of Warda Drummond McCord Museum, M997.40.1.1-2

Teddy bear 1965-1980 Made by: Arthur T. Henderson Synthetic plush, felt, cotton stuffing?, yarn,plastic Gift of Mrs. Arthur T. Henderson McCord Museum, M982.74

6 Toys 3 – The Voyage © McCord Museum, 2012 Carpet sweeper, Little Queen 1955-1963 Made by: Bissell Carpet Sweeper Co. Bristle, metal, wood Gift of Mrs. Danielle Lamoureux McCord Museum, M2000.86.2

ROLE PLAYING Even in the imaginary world of play, children follow the example of adults. Through imitation, and by creating their own images, they seek to understand how the world around them works and the intricacies of human relationships and social roles. Gradually, whether or not this behavior is encouraged, little girls gravitate towards feminine roles, while boys model their behavior after masculine figures. By playing mother or father, princess or headmaster, children begin to understand the constraints imposed on them and learn to accept them. By acting out stressful situations, children release inner conflicts that sometimes frighten them. Play allows children to learn about life.

The sticker at the bottom of this “Little Queen” mechanical sweeper by Bissell clearly indicates that it was designed “for the child who wants to ‘help’ Mother.”

Vehicle, Land Rover AA Road Service 1989 Made by: Matchbox Int'l Ltd. Metal alloy, paint, rubber, plastic Gift of Mr. Malcolm J. Roberts McCord Museum, M2007.83.121.1-2

Vehicle, Standard Atlas Kenebrake 1960-1964 Made by: Meccano Ltd. Metal alloy, paint, rubber, plastic Gift of Mr. Malcolm J. Roberts McCord Museum, M2007.83.124

Vehicle, Ford Zodiac 1966-1971 Made by: Meccano Ltd. Metal alloy, paint, rubber, plastic Gift of Mr. Malcolm J. Roberts McCord Museum, M2007.83.148

Vehicle, Ford Fordor Sedan 1954-1959 Made by: Meccano Ltd. Metal alloy, paint, rubber, plastic Gift of Mr. Malcolm J. Roberts McCord Museum, M2007.83.152

Vehicle, Dodge Royal Sedan 1959-1964 Made by: Meccano Ltd. Metal alloy, paint, rubber, plastic Gift of Mr. Malcolm J. Roberts McCord Museum, M2007.83.156

7 Toys 3 – The Voyage © McCord Museum, 2012 Vehicle, Plymouth Canadian Taxi 1960-1966 Made by: Meccano Ltd. Metal alloy, paint, rubber, plastic Gift of Mr. Malcolm J. Roberts McCord Museum, M2007.83.157

Vehicle, Lotus Europa 1969-1975 Made by: Meccano Ltd. Metal alloy, paint, rubber, plastic Gift of Mr. Malcolm J. Roberts McCord Museum, M2007.83.162

Vehicle, Rolls Royce Silver Cloud Mark III 1964-1972 Made by: Meccano Ltd. Metal alloy, paint, rubber, plastic Gift of Mr. Malcolm J. Roberts McCord Museum, M2007.83.164

Vehicle, Rolls Royce Phantom V 1965-1977 Made by: Meccano Ltd. Metal alloy, paint, rubber, plastic Gift of Mr. Malcolm J. Roberts McCord Museum, M2007.83.166

Vehicle, Mercedes Benz 250 SE 1967-1974 Made by: Meccano Ltd. Metal alloy, paint, rubber, plastic Gift of Mr. Malcolm J. Roberts McCord Museum, M2007.83.170

Vehicle, Lincoln Continental 1964-1970 Made by: Meccano Ltd. Metal alloy, paint, rubber, plastic Gift of Mr. Malcolm J. Roberts McCord Museum, M2007.83.171

Vehicle, Jensen FF 1968-1975 Made by: Meccano Ltd. Metal alloy, paint, rubber, plastic Gift of Mr. Malcolm J. Roberts McCord Museum, M2007.83.177

Vehicle, Austin Mini Moke 1967-1970 Made by: Meccano Ltd. Metal alloy, paint, rubber, plastic Gift of Mr. Malcolm J. Roberts McCord Museum, M2007.83.181 8 Toys 3 – The Voyage © McCord Museum, 2012 Vehicle, Tucker Torpedo 1948 1998 Made by: Matchbox Int'l Ltd. Metal alloy, paint, rubber, plastic Gift of Mr. Malcolm J. Roberts McCord Museum, M2007.83.182

Suitcase 1949-1968 Made by: L. McBrine Co. Ltd. Straw, cardboard, paper, steel, oilcloth Gift of Mrs. Alistair Gillespie McCord Museum, M988.142.4

Paper doll set, The Magic doll 1930-1960 Made by: Magic Dolls and Toys Paper, cardboard, cotton Gift of Mrs. Nora Murchison McCord Museum, M974.180.19.1-15

Paper doll set, Patsy Ann and Her Trunk Full of Clothes About 1939 Made by: Whitman Publishing Co. Paper, cardboard Gift of Mrs. Nora Murchison McCord Museum, M974.180.24

Doll trunk 1950-1960 Made by: N. D. Cass Company Metal, plywood and leatherette Gift of Mrs. Danielle Lamoureux McCord Museum, M2000.86.33

Doll trunk 1950-1960 Metal, plywood, paper and leatherette Gift of Mrs. Danielle Lamoureux McCord Museum, M2000.86.34.1-2

Les plus beaux contes de mon enfance 2010 Published by Deux Coqs D’or Lent by Mr. Stefan Lemay-Lustig McCord Museum, EX2012-09.001-02

The Pied Piper of Hamelin 1910 Written by Robert Browning Published by Rand McNally & Co. McCord Museum, M974.35.37

9 Toys 3 – The Voyage © McCord Museum, 2012 Le chandail de hockey 1984 Written by Roch Carrier Published by Livres Toundra McCord Museum, C117/B.04

Teddy bear Post-1954 Made by: Wendy Boston Synthetic plush, wool and satin Gift of Mr. Sylvain Pilon McCord Museum, M2007.113.6

The Mysterious Toyshop: A Fairy Tale 1924 Written and published by Cyril W. Beaumont McCord Museum, C117/A.06

Cloth doll, Rabbit About 1930 Made by: Georgene Novelties? Cotton Gift of Mrs. L. M. Hart McCord Museum, M967.25.121.1-5

Rig-Ma-Role Picture Land 1925 Published by Charles E. Graham & Co. Gift of Mrs. Nora Murchison McCord Museum, C117/B.10

I read it myself 1919 Published by Thomas Nelson & Son, Ltd. McCord Museum, C117/B.09

Mechanical toy, Musical Blackbird Pie 1949 Made by: Mattel Tin, paint, wood, plastic, metal Gift of Mrs. Danielle Lamoureux McCord Museum, M2001.49.2.1-2

Les animaux s'amusent 1926 Written by Benjamin Rabier Published by Garnier Frères McCord Museum, C117/G.01

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Now that your bags are packed, we can leave for Abracadabra! But how will we go?

I love fast cars! When I stick my head out, my ears flap in the wind! Yippee! I also love helicopters because they whirl through the sky! Boats aren't my favourite though, because I get seasick...

How do you like to travel? By scooter? Spaceship? Submarine?

Name or draw it on the map. Choose the nicest, the craziest or the biggest! You decide!

Goose 1947-1952 Made by: Breba Plastic, metal Gift of the Estate of Erskine Buchanan McCord Museum, M984.299.4

Pedal car, Earth Mover Ball Bearing Drive 1962-1966 Made by: Murray Ohio Mfg. Co. Steel, plastic, rubber Gift of Mrs. Sonja Arnold-Forster McCord Museum, M994.24.1

This is the Earth Mover Ball Bearing Drive, a pedal car manufactured in the 1960s by the American company Murray Manufacturing, in Cleveland, Ohio. Founded in 1919, the company first manufactured car parts and then, in the 1930s, ventured into the production of bicycles and pedal cars like this one. This model, equipped with a tilt bed, red leather seat, chrome hubcaps, functional steering wheel and windshield, was one of its best sellers. The original owner of this pedal car recalls that his parents bought it for him at Eaton’s in Montreal in 1966 for close to $26, at a time when the minimum wage was $0.99 an hour.

Rocking horse About 1910 Wood, wool plush, felt, cotton corduroy, cotton tape, horsehair, leather, metal, glass Gift of Mrs. William Van Horne McCord Museum, M970.23.67

Train engine, Prescott & Bytown Railway 1991 Made by: Verdun Jack Hewitson Brass, steel, tin plate, plastic Gift of the Estate of Omer Lavallée McCord Museum, M992.110.11.1

Vehicle, Tonka Searchlight 2000 Made by: Hasbro Plastic, rubber and metal Gift of Dr. Annmarie Adams McCord Museum, M2005.113.3

11 Toys 3 – The Voyage © McCord Museum, 2012 Vehicle, Field Marshall Tractor 1954-1966 Made by: Meccano Ltd. Metal alloy, paint, rubber Gift of Mr. Malcolm J. Roberts McCord Museum, M2007.83.98

Doll, Mont Gabriel Souvenir Skier 1950-1960 Wool, wood, cotton tape, metal, cloth, synthetic material, paint Gift of Mrs. Hélène Trudeau McCord Museum, M980.189.2

Vehicle, Ferrari About 1986 Made by: Mattel Plastic, metal Gift of Mmes Huguette and Lucie Beaupré McCord Museum, M2004.64.1.1

Scooter 1950-1955 Made by: Radio Flyer Tinplate, metal, rubber Belonged to the Lalonde de Dorval family McCord Museum, M2008.55.1

Sicilian cart 1940-1950 Composition, cardboard, synthetic plush and braid, wool yarn, feathers, metal Gift of Mrs. William Van Horne McCord Museum, M973.170.23

This colourful miniature carriage is probably a souvenir brought back by a member of the Van Horne family after a trip to Sicily. The carriage is decorated with scenes inspired from the Italian opera Cavalleria rusticana by Pietro Mascagni. An icon of Sicilian identity, the carriage is still used today for festivals, weddings and parades.

Several other objects in this exhibition were provided by Mrs. William Van Horne, née Margaret Hannon, wife of William Cornelius Covenhoven Van Horne, grandson of William Cornelius Van Horne (1843- 1915), the major magnate of the Canadian Pacific Railway Company.

Roller skates 1980-1989 Made by: Xcaliber Leather, fibre, plastic, rubber Gift of Mrs. Jewel Lowenstein McCord Museum, M2002.46.1.1-2

Boat, Newfoundland Dorey 1925-1950 Wood, metal Gift of Mrs.Isabel Barclay Dobell McCord Museum, M974.60.1.1-3

12 Toys 3 – The Voyage © McCord Museum, 2012 Ice skates About 1940 Made by: Daoust Leather, metal, cotton, aluminum Gift of Mrs. Louise Hurtubise Bousquet McCord Museum, M2000.41.169.1-2

Ship, Gaspesia 1950-1960 Wood, metal, paint, string Gift of Mrs. Howard I. Ross McCord Museum, M979.80.3

Submarine, Nautical Experience Research Submarine About 2008 Made by: Playmobil Plastic Lent by Mr. Stefan Lemay-Lustig McCord Museum, EX2012-09.001-01

Model kayak and equipment 1940-1960 Inuit : Nunavimmiut Wood, sealskin, hide, sinew Gift of Dr. Joseph-Élie Maltais McCord Museum, M2002.137.2.1-4

This scale model kayak from Nunavik was made by an Inuit artist to be sold as a souvenir or toy for tourists from the South. The kayak is such a close replica that it serves as a precious record for researchers. The wood and seal skin model includes all of the equipment used by Inuit hunters: a double-bladed paddle (pautik), a lance (angovigak), a harpoon (igimak) and a hook (niqchiq). It was purchased by the donor’s father who worked in the Arctic aboard the icebreaker N. B. McLean between 1940 and 1960.

Spacecraft, Moon Traveler Apollo-Z 1969 Made by: Nomura Tin plate and plastic Gift of Mrs. W. G. McConnell McCord Museum, M2011.19.4.1-2

Airplane 1924-1932 Made by: Bing Co. Lithographed tin Gift of Mr. Sylvain Pilon McCord Museum, M2008.117.4.1

Batman troll doll 1966 Made by: Uneeda Doll Company Plastic, fibre and felt Gift of Mrs. Moira McCaffrey McCord Museum, M2008.37.1

13 Toys 3 – The Voyage © McCord Museum, 2012 Airplane, Little People 1997-1999 Made by: Fisher Price Toys Plastic, metal Gift of Dr. Annmarie Adams McCord Museum, M2005.113.23.1-5

Helicopter set, Air Rescue 2009 Made by: Playmobil Plastic, cord McCord Museum

Wow! What a strange place... The animals have made a real mess...

The last time I was here, dolls lived in these houses...

Where did all of these animals come from? How did they get here?

Did they escape from a zoo? Did they come over huge deserts? Vast oceans? Gigantic mountains? Did a strange magician cast a spell on the dolls?

What do you think?

Dollhouse About 1895 Wood, glass, paper, metal, cotton, paint Gift of Mrs. Clement M. Badgley McCord Museum, M963.1.6

Dromedary 1910-1930 Painted composite material, metal Gift of Mrs. George H. Montgomery McCord Museum, M985.147.482

Chest of drawers 1900-1930 Wood, metal, paint Gift of Mrs. Barbara Lehman McCord Museum, M979.61.15.1-4

Chest of drawers 1850-1860 Rosewood, pine, metal, varnish Gift of Mrs. Raymond Caron McCord Museum, M973.1.204.1.1-5

14 Toys 3 – The Voyage © McCord Museum, 2012 Polar bear 1910-1930 Painted composite material, metal Gift of Mrs. George H. Montgomery McCord Museum, M985.147.26

Hutch Mid to late 20th century Wood (pine or spruce), glass, ink McCord Museum, M990X.282.1

Llama 1910-1930 Painted composite material, metal Gift of Mrs. George H. Montgomery McCord Museum, M985.147.53

Bathtub About 1930 Ceramic, wood, paint, metal McCord Museum, M991X.2.97.1

Ape 1910-1930 Painted composite material, metal Gift of Mrs. George H. Montgomery McCord Museum, M985.147.473

Pelican 1910-1930 Painted composite material, metal Gift of Mrs. George H. Montgomery McCord Museum, M985.147.390

Cradle Mid 20th century Wood, paint, satin, cotton McCord Museum, M991X.2.95

Hippopotamus 1910-1930 Painted composite material, metal Gift of Mrs. George H. Montgomery McCord Museum, M985.147.31

Swan 1910-1930 Painted composite material, metal Gift of Mrs. George H. Montgomery McCord Museum, M985.147.102

Bowls Early 20th century Pressed glass McCord Museum, M987X.142.A-C

15 Toys 3 – The Voyage © McCord Museum, 2012 Mug and dish 1920-1930 Metal McCord Museum, M987X.143.E-F

Dish Early 20th century Ceramic McCord Museum, M996X.2.208

Table 1945-1965 Made by: Renwal Plastic McCord Museum, M991X.2.63.43

Plant Early 20th century Cotton cloth, metal, synthetic foam McCord Museum, M996X.2.221

Elephant 1910-1930 Painted composite material, metal Gift of Mrs. George H. Montgomery McCord Museum, M985.147.463

Elephant 1910-1930 Painted composite material, metal Gift of Mrs. George H. Montgomery McCord Museum, M985.147.465

Elephant 1910-1930 Painted composite material, metal Gift of Mrs. George H. Montgomery McCord Museum, M985.147.381

Elephant 1910-1930 Painted composite material, metal Gift of Mrs. George H. Montgomery McCord Museum, M985.147.382

Toilet About 1930 Ceramic, wood, metal McCord Museum, M991X.2.97.2

Palm trees 1910-1930 Painted composite material, paper, textile, plant fibre, metal Gift of Mrs. George H. Montgomery McCord Museum, M985.147.456-458

16 Toys 3 – The Voyage © McCord Museum, 2012 Lamp Early 20th century Wood, paint McCord Museum, M991X.2.123

Tortoise 1910-1930 Painted composite material, metal Gift of Mrs. George H. Montgomery McCord Museum, M985.147.444

Refrigerator 1920-1950 Wood, metal, paint Gift of Mrs. Barbara Lehman McCord Museum, M979.61.2

Ape 1910-1930 Painted composite material, metal Gift of Mrs. George H. Montgomery McCord Museum, M985.147.478

Goat 1910-1930 Painted composite material, metal Gift of Mrs. George H. Montgomery McCord Museum, M985.147.175

Wild boar 1910-1930 Painted composite material, metal Gift of Mrs. George H. Montgomery McCord Museum, M985.147.315

Lion 1910-1930 Painted composite material, metal Gift of Mrs. George H. Montgomery McCord Museum, M985.147.425

Tapir 1910-1930 Painted composite material, metal Gift of Mrs. George H. Montgomery McCord Museum, M985.147.319

Elk (wapiti) 1910-1930 Painted composite material, metal Gift of Mrs. George H. Montgomery McCord Museum, M985.147.60

17 Toys 3 – The Voyage © McCord Museum, 2012 Rhinoceros 1910-1930 Painted composite material, metal Gift of Mrs. George H. Montgomery McCord Museum, M985.147.32

Brown bear 1910-1930 Painted composite material, metal Gift of Mrs. George H. Montgomery McCord Museum, M985.147.38

Rhinoceros 1910-1930 Painted composite material, metal Gift of Mrs. George H. Montgomery McCord Museum, M985.147.468

Hyena 1910-1930 Painted composite material, metal Gift of Mrs. George H. Montgomery McCord Museum, M985.147.335

Parrot in a cage 1920-1930 Tin, paint, feathers McCord Museum, M992X.2.10

Dollhouse 1960-1965 Wood, paper, cardboard, paint, metal, cotton, cotton tape, electric wire Gift of Mrs. Sonja Arnold-Forster McCord Museum, M994.24.75

Dollhouses have an undeniable charm - they represent a miniature version of a world that amuses the young and fascinates adults. Some can be purchased ready-made, while others are the result of impressive do-it-yourself projects. This wooden dollhouse was handmade according to a plan sold by U- Bild Enterprises in California. Since 1948, U-Bild has been providing do-it-yourself enthusiasts with the basic plans to build a wide range of wooden objects, from television stands to pedal cars and jewellery boxes. The plans for this house are still available from U-Bild Enterprises.

Giraffe 1910-1930 Painted composite material, metal Gift of Mrs. George H. Montgomery McCord Museum, M985.147.392

Leopard 1910-1930 Painted composite material, metal Gift of Mrs. George H. Montgomery McCord Museum, M985.147.424

18 Toys 3 – The Voyage © McCord Museum, 2012 Cheetah 1910-1930 Painted composite material, metal Gift of Mrs. George H. Montgomery McCord Museum, M985.147.422

Tiger 1910-1930 Painted composite material, metal Gift of Mrs. George H. Montgomery McCord Museum, M985.147.419

Zebra 1910-1930 Painted composite material, metal Gift of Mrs. George H. Montgomery McCord Museum, M985.147.469

Turkey 1910-1930 Painted composite material, metal Gift of Mrs. George H. Montgomery McCord Museum, M985.147.101

Zebra 1910-1930 Painted composite material, metal Gift of Mrs. George H. Montgomery McCord Museum, M985.147.470

Leopard 1910-1930 Painted composite material, metal Gift of Mrs. George H. Montgomery McCord Museum, M985.147.321

Lynx 1910-1930 Painted composite material, metal Gift of Mrs. George H. Montgomery McCord Museum, M985.147.413

Radio 1930-1940 Made by: StromBecker Walnut wood, paper Gift of Mrs. S. Boyd Millen McCord Museum, M977.97.6

Cage 1910-1930 Wood, cardboard, metal, stucco Gift of Mrs. George H. Montgomery McCord Museum, M985.147.10

19 Toys 3 – The Voyage © McCord Museum, 2012 Dollhouse bungalow 1917-1925 Made by: Schoenhut Wood, fibre board,glass, cotton velour, lace, paper, cardboard, metal, paint McCord Museum, M976.65.1.1-5

Chair 1950-1960 Made by: Ideal Toy Company Wood, silk, brass Gift of Mrs. S. Boyd Millen McCord Museum, M977.97.11

Walrus 1910-1930 Painted composite material, metal Gift of Mrs. George H. Montgomery McCord Museum, M985.147.312

Sofa 1920-1935 Wood, cotton Gift of Mrs. Barbara Lehman McCord Museum, M979.61.12

Raccoon 1910-1930 Painted composite material, metal Gift of Mrs. George H. Montgomery McCord Museum, M985.147.387

Brown bear 1910-1930 Painted composite material, metal Gift of Mrs. George H. Montgomery McCord Museum, M985.147.40

Arctic fox 1910-1930 Painted composite material, metal Gift of Mrs. George H. Montgomery McCord Museum, M985.147.326

Lion cubs 1910-1930 Painted composite material, metal Gift of Mrs. George H. Montgomery McCord Museum, M985.147.416-417

Table 1950-1970 Made by: Toncass Wood Gift of Mrs. S. Boyd Millen McCord Museum, M977.97.1

20 Toys 3 – The Voyage © McCord Museum, 2012 Chairs 1900-1910 Wood, felt, cardboard McCord Museum, M987X.126.2-3

Chair 1945-1965 Made by: Reliable Toy Company Plastic McCord Museum, M991X.2.63.31

Fox 1910-1930 Painted composite material, metal Gift of Mrs. George H. Montgomery McCord Museum, M985.147.360

Lamp 1945-1965 Made by: Ideal Toy Company? Plastic McCord Museum, M991X.2.63.27

Clock About 1935 Wood, paper, paint McCord Museum, M991X.2.122.2

Watering can 1840-1875 Metal, paint Gift of Mrs. Raymond Caron McCord Museum, M973.1.219.3

Lion 1910-1930 Painted composite material, metal Gift of Mrs. George H. Montgomery McCord Museum, M985.147.409

Mop 1945-1965 Made by: Irwin Toy Ltd. Plastic, cotton McCord Museum, M991X.2.63.26

Pigs 1910-1930 Painted composite material, metal Gift of Mrs. George H. Montgomery McCord Museum, M985.147.240, .241, .191

21 Toys 3 – The Voyage © McCord Museum, 2012 Chair 1920-1935 Wood, cotton Gift of Mrs. Barbara Lehman McCord Museum, M979.61.9

Table and newspaper rack 1920-1950 Metal, paint McCord Museum, M996X.2.225, .222.1-3

Chair and sofa 1875-1900 Tin alloy, velvet, paper, paint, fibre Gift of Mrs. Raymond Caron McCord Museum, M973.1.216.2, .1

Radio 1945-1965 Made by: Renwal Plastic, cardboard McCord Museum, M991X.2.63.41

Cabinet Late 19th century Tin, glass, paint McCord Museum, M991X.2.125

Mechanical toy, penguin 1950-1960 Plastic, metal Gift of Mrs. Laura Rowles McCord Museum, M988.145.5

Penguin 1910-1930 Painted composite material, metal Gift of Mrs. George H. Montgomery McCord Museum, M985.147.339

Blocks 1910-1920 Wood, paper Gift of Mr. Jean St. Cyr McCord Museum, M992.95.1.1-8

Building blocks 1955-1960 Wood, paper, celluloid, board Gift of Mr. François Arteau McCord Museum, M2008.24.3.1-2

22 Toys 3 – The Voyage © McCord Museum, 2012 Alphabet blocks 1926-1940 Made by: Halsam Products Company Wood, paint Gift of Mrs. Nora Murchison McCord Museum, M974.180.14.3-32

Building blocks 1955-1960 Wood, paper, celluloid, board Gift of Mr. François Arteau McCord Museum, M2008.24.4.1-2

Game, Snakes & Ladders 1991 Made by: Les Éditions section B Inc. Wood, paper, cardboard Gift of Mrs. Odile Henault McCord Museum, M993.1.1.1-10

Snakes & Ladders is based on an ancient game from India called Moksha-Patamu, a Hindu instructional game designed to teach about right and wrong. The ladders represent good behaviour (virtues), allowing people to move to a higher level, while the snakes represent bad behaviour (vices), taking them to a lower level.

In the late 1800s, a British version of the game appeared under the name "Snakes and Ladders," with true Victorian virtues, such as thrift and penitence, taking the player up to the top of the ladders. Milton Bradley brought the game to American audiences soon after.

Look at this! We've ended up in a park where there's always a party going on. Today, there's a huge one!

And look at all the celebrities! Like you, stars love to laugh and have fun. Go join G.I. Joe, Kermit the frog, Smurfette and all the others. They can't wait to meet you!

Go ahead and make faces in front of the mirror and have fun with dominoes!

Walker doll 1950-1960 Plastic, paint, synthetic wig, velvet, cotton, nylon, leather, metal, felt, wool, synthetic fur Gift of Mrs. Diane Nagy McCord Museum, M2000.52.1.1-10

Doll, Ken 1968-1972 Made by: Mattel Plastic, synthetic wig, metal Gift of Mr. Sylvain Pilon McCord Museum, M2011.8.21.1-2

23 Toys 3 – The Voyage © McCord Museum, 2012 Doll, Shirley Temple 1934 Made by: Ideal Novelty and Toy Company Composition, mohair wig?, glass, paint, cotton, satin, synthetic fibre, cardboard, plastic Gift of the Estate of Françoise Couillard McCord Museum, M2006.12.2.1-4

Shirley Temple (born in 1928) is an American actress who made her film debut at the age of three and quickly rose to stardom as a child actress in the 1930s.

Doll, Madame de Pompadour 1950-1960 Plastic, synthetic wig, satin, buckram, velvet, metal Gift of Mrs. Samuel T. Adams McCord Museum, M972.160.26

Madame de Pompadour, born Jeanne Antoinette Poisson (1721-1764), became, at the age of 23, the favourite and confidante of King Louis XV.

Souvenir doll, Spanish Guitar Player 1952-1960 Made by: Roldan Molded felt, cotton, wood Gift of Mrs. William Van Horne McCord Museum, M973.170.3

Stacking toy, Oscar the Grouch 1975 Made by: Irwin Toy Limited Plastic Gift of Mr. Sylvain Pilon McCord Museum, M2008.117.15.1-10

Oscar the Grouch is a character in the TV series Sesame Street. Oscar was created by Jim Henson.

Game, Tiddlywinks 1880-1900 Wood (mahogany?), bone, wool Gift of Mr. Christopher Nicholl McCord Museum, M990.24.2.1-3

The game of tiddlywinks is as basic as they come. Players flick small discs into a pot by pressing down on them with the edge of another disc. And yet its history is quite surprising. Patented by Joseph Assheton Fincher in 1888, it was first distributed by the London company John Jacques and Son. But it 慷慷慷慷慷慷慷慷慷慷慷慷慷慷慷慷慷慷慷慷慷慷慷慷慷慷慷慷慷慷慷慷慷慷慷慷慷慷慷慷慷慷慷慷慷

24 Toys 3 – The Voyage © McCord Museum, 2012 Trumpet 1950-1960 Iron, tin, leather Gift of Mrs. Anson C. McKim McCord Museum, M987.137.4

Stacking toy 1996 Made by: Lamaze Cotton, synthetic stuffing Gift of Dr. Annmarie Adams McCord Museum, M2005.113.9.1-5

Doll, Teletubby (Po) 1998 Made by: Hasbro Polyester, plastic Gift of Dr. Annmarie Adams McCord Museum, M2005.113.26

Doll, Tummy Glow Teletubby (Laa-Laa) 1995 Made by: Hasbro Polyester, plastic Gift of Dr. Annmarie Adams McCord Museum, M2005.113.5

Teletubbies (1997) is a British series for very young children featuring four different coloured characters: Tinky Winky (purple), Dipsy (green), Laa-Laa (yellow) and Po (red).

Drum 1900-1920 Tin, cardboard, cotton cord Gift of Mr. John L. Russell Reg'd McCord Museum, M987.131

Drumstick 1925-1950 Wood McCord Museum, MR990X.386.1.1-2

Toy figure, Rollerskate Smurfette 1980 Made by: Schleich PVC plastic Gift of Mr. Michel Lemay McCord Museum, M2010.8.11

Smurfette is a fictional character who first appeared in 1967 in the third album of the cartoon series The Smurfs, created by Peyo (Pierre Culliford).

Doll, Kermit the Frog 1977-1983 Made by: Fisher Price Toys Polyester Gift of Mrs. Francine Monière McCord Museum, M2012.28.2

Kermit the Frog is a character created in 1955 by American puppeteer Jim Henson. He was the star host of The Muppet Show.

Record player 1975-1985 Made by: DeJay Corp. Plastic, wire, rubber Gift of Mr. Conrad Graham McCord Museum, M2002.24.1

Record, Howard the Duck 1975-1985 Made by: MCA Records Plastic, paper Gift of Mr. Conrad Graham McCord Museum, M2002.24.2

Mechanical toy figures, Fifer and Fiddler About 1935 Made by: Schuco Tin, metal, felt Gift of Mrs. Catherine E. Brown McCord Museum, M2001.93.7-8

Do you recognize them? It’s Fifer Pig and Fiddler Pig, two of the three little pigs made famous by Walt Disney Studios’ animated movie. The third pig, the most sober of the three, is called Practical Pig. The movie The Three Little Pigs was an adaptation of a children’s story by the same name written in the 18th century. These animated characters first appeared in 1933, in an episode of the series Silly Symphonies. These tinplate toys were Fabricant/Made by the German toy company Schuco, in Nuremberg, around 1935, after the huge success of the animated short.

Doll, Franklin 1986 Made by: Irwin Toy Limited Plush synthetic fabric, plastic Gift of Dr. Annmarie Adams McCord Museum, M2005.113.7

Franklin is a Canadian animated series created by Paulette Bourgeois and Brenda Clark in 1997, featuring Franklin the turtle and his friends.

Construction set, Tinkertoy 1960-1970 Made by: Irwin Toy Limited Wood, metal, board Gift of Mr. Sylvain Pilon McCord Museum, M2011.8.2.1-60 26 Toys 3 – The Voyage © McCord Museum, 2012

Doll, Cabbage Patch Kid 1985 Made by: Coleco Canada Ltd. Plastic, synthetic fibre, cotton, wool, paper, carboard McCord Museum, M985.166.1.1-9

Cabbage Patch dolls were all the rage in the 1980s. Sold for about a hundred dollars at the time, each doll came with its own adoption certificate.

Game, New Spirograph 1968 Made by: Kenner’s Cardboard, plastic Gift of Mrs. Kathleen E. Simpson McCord Museum, M2002.54.22

The game of Spirograph was invented by Denys Fisher, a British electrical engineer working for NATO on a new design for bomb detonation! Fisher was fascinated with hypocycloids, defined as “a curve traced by a point on the circumference of a circle that rolls without slipping on the inside of a fixed circle.” It was subsequently produced by his company but distribution rights were acquired by Kenner Inc., which introduced it to the American market in 1966, promoting it as a creative children's toy. Spirograph was an immediate success - over 5.5 million kits were sold in two years, making it one of Kenner’s top toys of the late 1960s. Sometimes ideas come from the strangest places!

Mechanical toy, Li'l Abner and His Dogpatch Band About 1945 Made by: Unique Art Manufacturing Company Lithographed tin plate Gift of Mr. Dale Bartlett McCord Museum, M2010.105.3.1-7

This tinplate mechanical toy represents Li’l Abner and his Dogpatch Band, with Daisy Mae on piano, Mammy conducting and Pappy Yokum on the drum. Li’l Abner is the main character in a satirical comic strip by the same name, written and illustrated by Al Capp (1909-1979) and featuring the fictitious hillbillies of the village of Dogpatch, in Kentucky. First published in 1934, this comic strip captured the hearts of millions of readers in the United States and Canada for more than four decades.

This toy was Fabricant/Made by the Unique Art Manufacturing Company, an American company established in 1916, in Newark, New Jersey. Despite a few highly successful mechanical toys like this one, the company closed shop in 1952.

Doll, Bécassine 1950-1970 Wool, cotton, nylon, felt, plastic McCord Museum, M996X.2.24

Bécassine is a character in a comic strip created by Émile-Joseph-Porphyre Pinchon in 1905.

27 Toys 3 – The Voyage © McCord Museum, 2012 Toy figure, My Little Pony After 1986 Made by: Hasbro Plastic, synthetic fibre Gift of Mr. Sylvain Pilon McCord Museum, M2008.117.9

My Little Pony is a brand name for a series of colourful toy ponies launched by Hasbro in 1983. The TV animated series was created three years later.

Vehicle, Desert Patrol Adventure Jeep 1974 Made by: Hasbro Plastic, metal, paint Lent by Mr. Jean-Patrick Lemay

Action figure, G.I. Joe 1970-1975 Made by: Hasbro Plastic, synthetic fibre, metal, paint Lent by Mr. Jean-Patrick Lemay

G.I. Joe is a fictional American soldier and a comic strip hero created by David Breger. Starting in 1964, the Hasbro company produced a series of plastic action figures in G.I. Joe’s image.

Doll, Napoléon Bonaparte 1950-1970 Made by: Les Poupées de Marly Cotton, silk, wool, celluloid, plastic Gift of Mrs. Hélène Trudeau McCord Museum, M996X.2.10

Napoléon Bonaparte (1769–1821) was a military genius who became the first consul and then emperor of France (1804–1815).

Game, Dominos 1866-1899 Ivory, mahogany Gift of Mr. J. Lawrence Hutchison McCord Museum, M2004.117.24.1-3

Doll, Barbie 1980-1990 Made by: Mattel Plastic, synthetic wig, paint Gift of Mmes. Huguette and Lucie Beaupré McCord Museum, M2004.64.5.2

Barbie in a fashion doll created in March 1959 by Ruth Handler and distributed under the Mattel brand name.

28 Toys 3 – The Voyage © McCord Museum, 2012 Doll ball gown ensemble 1967-1968 Made by: Mattel Organdy, polyester, sequins, satin, fur, plastic, metal Gift of Mmes. Huguette and Lucie Beaupré McCord Museum, M2004.64.5.9.1-2, 41.1-2

Plush animal, Perri the Squirrel 1950-1960 Made by: Steiff Fibre, felt Gift of Mrs. Nelly MacLean Burke McCord Museum, M2006.140.3

29 Toys 3 – The Voyage © McCord Museum, 2012 An exhibition produced by the McCord Museum, under the direction of Suzanne Sauvage, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Sylvie Durand, Director of Programs

Creative Team

Project Management Anny Guindon Varvarikos, Project Manager, Exhibitions

Curatorship Guislaine Lemay, Curator, Ethnology and Archaeology and Interim Curator, Decorative Arts

Exhibition Design La bande à Paul

Exhibition Scenario Aline Marie Lemay

Exhibition Texts Rachel Deroy-Ringuette

Graphic Design David Martin

Exhibition Lighting LightFactor

McCord Museum Team

Exhibition Production Geneviève Lafrance, Head, Exhibitions John Gouws, Chief Technician, Exhibitions Marie-Hélène Rolko, Technician, Exhibitions With the assistance of Warren Auld, Mélissa Jacques, Élise Leduc, Technicians

Cynthia Cooper, Head, Collections and Research and Curator, Costume and Textiles

Christian Vachon, Head, Collections Management and Curator, Paintings, Prints and Drawings Karine Rousseau, Registrar Marilyn Aitken, Photographer

Hugues Boily, chef, Head, Information Technology Stéphanie Poisson, Project Manager, Web and Multimedia

Anne MacKay, chef, Head, Conservation Sarah Serban, Contractual Conservator Denis Plourde, Conservation Technician

Education and Cultural Programs Dominique Trudeau, Head, Education Programs Mélanie Deveault, Coordinator, Education Programs

30 Toys 3 – The Voyage © McCord Museum, 2012 Marketing and Communications Suzanne Le Blanc, Director, Marketing and Communications Sol Millán, Head, Communications Nadia Martineau, Marketing-Communications Officer, Public Relations Ariane Cambron, Marketing-Communications Officer, Promotion

External Production Team

Revision and Translation Hélène Joly Natasha De Cruz, Gwendolyn Schulman

Construction of Exhibition Modules Prisme 3, atelier de décors

Accessories Michael Slack Raplapla

Graphic Production Contact Image Imprimerie Raymond Lamcom

Soundtrack Editing Les Productions Train d’enfer

Painting Benoît Desjardins

Le Musée tient également à remercier tous ses employés qui, de près ou de loin, ont contribué à la réalisation de cette exposition /The museum also wishes to thank all of its employees who contributed, directly or indirectly, to this exhibition.