Toys That Time Has All But Forgot
It’s true to say that toys have come on a long way over the last 100 years. Gone are the simple, handcrafted toys that lasted a good 10 years and in their place have come the technically advanced all-singing, all dancing gadgets that are lucky to survive for a couple of days in a child’s hands. Let’s take a look at some of the most iconic old toys and why they were loved so much
Rag dolls. There is something very satisfying about a toy so simple. A whole generation were brought up on them and they went everywhere with their owners. The best bit is, if you managed to prize them from your child’s hand, they could be dumped in some hot soapy water, hung out to dry and would be as good as new the next day. Barbie and her electrical friends are sadly the toy of choice these days. You’re not meant to wash them in the same way but I urge you to try.
Wooden bikes. The majority of bikes in shops today are made from either plastic or metal, which have the cheapest production costs for manufacturers. There is no beating however a bike that has been loving crafted out of good hardwood. They were close to indestructible and looked great as the wood aged and picked up character.Often people used these wooden bikes as pieces of furniture and they just fitted in with character of most houses
Rocking horses. Similar to a bike made out of wood, a wooden rocking horse looked great in any house and also lasted generations due their quality and simple design. The best bit about a rocking horse however is that you can buy your daughter what she has always dreamed of, without having to hire stables and muck it out every day. The art of rocking horse making has been all but lost sadly, although you can find some makers if you look hard enough.
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