Lincoln Logs
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Lincoln Logs are an American construction toy for children, consisting of square-notched miniature lightweight logs used to build small forts and buildings. They were invented around 1916 by John Lloy
Vintage Lincoln Logs box and pieces
Computer-aided design (CAD) drawing of a house made from Lincoln Logs
Lincoln logs being used at a workshop in Laos. In the foreground is a model of a Lao-style stilt house.
Tinkertoy
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The Tinkertoy Construction Set is a construction set for children. It was designed in 1914 and was originally manufactured in Evanston, Illinois, U.S. The Tinkertoy brand is currently owned by BasicFu
Lincoln Logs
…Uncle Tom's Cabin as well as Abraham Lincoln's cabin. Subsequent sets were larger and more elaborate. The toy was a hit, following as it did Meccano, Tinkertoys and Erector Set introduced a few years before. Lincoln Logs are believed to be the first toy to be marketed to both boys and girls and appeal to a…
Pieces from a Tinkertoy set
Children in Laos playing with Tinkertoy sets