A fun shape sorter puzzle box with blocks, made in Finland for Creative Playthings, circa 1950s-60s. This beautiful toy embodies the stated goal of the famed educational toy company - to to provide simple, yet beautifully designed toys to promote a child’s creativity and imagination. Creative Playthings was established by Frank and Theresa Caplan in 1945, its heyday in the 1950s after a successful partnership with the Museum of Modern Art in New York City.
Box is beautifully made with dove-tailed corners and a lid that opens easily. Slots in lid are the same shape as the blocks and help teach shapes and forms. Beautiful for use or display.
Marked on bottom: Made in Finland for Creative Playthings.
5 inches tall x 6.25 inches wide. Box and 11 blocks are included.
Box and blocks show signs of use but no damage (no chips or cracks). In excellent vintage condition.
Other Creative Playthings toys in last photo are for sale separately.
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