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The First DollA painting portraying a young girl, looking down at her first doll, with blushing cheeks, other toys are strewn across the floor. Date: circa 1917
ToysA painting which depicts the placement of some toys, consisting of a standing pelican on a board with wheels, and a red parrot which appears to be perching on the edge of a box. Date: 1916
Marshall and Snelgrove AdvertisementAn advertisement illustration for Marshall & Snelgrove Limited, London based department store. The image promotes the children's playthings and toys section, with a bright
Cunard Line, Queen Mary - three itemsCunard White Star Line, Queen Mary - three items. Take to Pieces model, Chad Valley, all twelve decks removable, revealing every item of the ship's wonderful interior. Dinky Toys No. 52A (boxed)
New Toys for SaleAn original Mansard Gallery exhibition poster by the English artist, designer and author Claud Lovat Fraser. The Mansard Gallery was located on the top floor of Heal's Department Store
White Star Line, RMS Olympic and Majestic - jigsaw puzzles. Six complete, one with two pieces missing, boxed, plus a framed jigsaw puzzle. Date: 20th century
Cruise liner toys - sailor dollsCruise liner toys - Nora Wellins type sailor dolls. Date: 20th century
Silhouette of the sale of Christmas ToysThe cut-out silhouette shows the sale of Christmas toys in London. The artist depicts the sale of traditional Victorian toys being bought by upper class people. Date: 1990
RMS Queen Mary, Children's Playroom Date: 1930s
Baby's First FriendsOil painting displaying a group of toys intended for a baby, including stuffed dogs and rabbit, two female dolls and a large white bird. Date: circa 1930
Advert for the Atco Junior Miniature Motor CarHere the Atco Junior Safetyfirst Trainer, a scaled-down miniature motor car for children, is being promoted as an educational resource for budding motorists. The car was made by Charles H. Pugh Ltd
Caricature illustration of Father Christmas, having crashed his plane and dropped his toys in a child's room, by G E Studdy. Captioned, Held over from our Christmas issue'
Music cover, The Toy Town Parade, words by Ray Morelle, music by Horatio Nicholls Date: 1927
Father Christmas with sack of toysChristmas card, Father Christmas with a sack of toys Date: circa 1890
Leaflet, Toys from Tins, The Nursery School Association, Park Crescent, London W1
Toys from Tins by The Nursery School AssociationToys from Tins, leaflet 2, by The Nursery School Association
Santa Claus with a doll on a Christmas cardSanta Claus with a doll and a rope ladder on a Christmas card. (1 of 2) Date: circa 1890s
Members of London Peace Action campaigning against war toys outside a Toy and Hobby Fair at Earls Court, West London, 3 February 1981. Date: 1981
A plate design showing elves pulling a sleigh filled with toys through a wood. Date: Christmas Number 1923
Poster Pageant - Advert, Dean's Untearable Rag Books 1920The pageant was to promote the up-and-coming International Advertising Exhibition at White City, London. Over a mile long in the West End, well known familiar bill board posters
Shadow Show - Silhouette Cut-Outs 1881A fold-out page from The Boy's Own Paper for a shadow show stand with various silhouettes surrounding, to be cut-out, to entertain children for Christmas. Date: 1881
Thaumatropes - Cut-Out 1881A fold-out page from The Boy's Own Paper of a thaumatropes. A disc shape optical toy that was popular in the 19th century. Date: 1881
Girls looking at a stall at Looe fair, Cornwall Date: 1930s
A girl on a scooter, wearing a tartan skirt, talks to a smart woman with a toy dog under her arm Date: 1915
GIRL WITH BROKEN DOLLThis little girl is on her way to get her dolls mended to be ready for Christmas. The Dolls Hospital gives new life to dead toys, so that they can be given to poor children. Date: 4 December 1929
Children and cat playing with Mr Punch puppet Date: circa 1850
Little girl with presents on a birthday postcard Date: circa 1918
Comic postcard, Boy and girl playing Date: circa 1918
Boy with His ToysBoy pulling along his wooden toys on wheels
Italian Christmas Greetings Postcardcirca 1910s
A little girl stands to attention and grimaces for the camera in a garden holding a doll, while her toy bunny sits close by. Date: c.1950
An unimpressed baby has his photograph taken with a cuddly toy dog. Date: c. 1950An unimpressed baby has his photograph taken with a cuddly toy dog. Date: c.1950
A little girl grins for her photograph, alongside some toy building blocks. Date: 1945-1955
A Bit of a Surprise by Illustration by John HassallFather Christmas is completely astonished when suddenly he sees right in front of him a sooty chimney brush popping up, with unwanted toys going in all directions. Date: 1911
Making Toys at a Fire Station. Date: circa 1942
Man on horseback behind a slow-moving cart on a narrow laneGentleman on horseback caught behind a slow-moving cart on a narrow lane at sunset. Miseries of the country. Handcoloured copperplate engraving designed
Three young Italian sisters by their Christmas TreeThree young Italian sisters playing with their toys underneath the Christmas tree. Date: 1911
Advert, Schoenhut Toys. 1926
Tatler Christmas Number front cover, 1940Front cover of The Tatler magazine, Christmas number 1940, featuring Father Christmas posing for his photograph surrounded by his reindeer. Date: 1940
Cartoon, Seaside Lending Library. 1923
Princess Elizabeth doll, Hamleys advertisement 1929Advertisement for the " Princess Elizabeth" doll from Hamleys - the future queen immortalised as a toy for 1920s children
Painting dolls and toys for Au Bon March鬠Paris, FrancePainting dolls and toys for the Toy Department of the department store Au Bon MarchÚá®n Paris, France. circa 1900
Her Majesty selecting toys for her grandchildrenQueen Victoria selecting toys for her grandchildren - Christmas with the Queen. 1898
Playtime in the nursery. Reading and playing with toys. From Ride a Cock-Horse and Other Rhymes, published by Raphael Tuck. Artist: Louise Jacobs Date: 1912
A childs day & nightIllustration depicting a child with her books and toys in the daytime and in bed at night. From a greeting card. Artist: Isabel Saul Date: circa 1932
Land of the counterpaneYoung girl in bed with her teddy bear playing with her toys on the counterpane. Artist: Clara Olmstead Date: 1909
Such a Large Family to Wash, by Frances Brundage. 1898
Portable bathing tent for changing at the beachPortable changing tent for the beach. Held up by the head (with viewing opening!) there were pockets inside for clothes to helped. Available from Marshall and Snelgrove. Date: 1925