Folk Toys of the World | Mingei International Museum

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Folk Toys of the World

The Premiere Exhibition
On View

May 5 - Aug 5, 1978

Curated By

Martha Longenecker

Theme of the exhibition: "Play is a child's work and toys are his tools." Children and adults of all times throughout the world have made charming toys by the inventive use of common materials found in the environment.

Exhibition and publication sponsored by The Parker Foundation. Installation designed by David Rinehart and Marc Appleton.

Mingei International documentary publication authored by Martha Longenecker.