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Rattle Depicting the USS Portsmouth

Maker: Unknown

Toy Tankard

Maker: Unknown

Toy Book

Maker, probably by: Boston and Sandwich Glass Works (American, 1826–88)

Pair of Toy Candlesticks

Maker: Unknown

Toy Snuffers and Snuffer Tray

Maker: Unknown

Toy Caudle Cup

Maker: Unknown

Toy Caster

Maker: Unknown

Chessboard

Maker: Unknown

Pair of Roller Skates with Key

Manufacturer: Samuel Winslow Skate Mfg. Company

Roller Skate

Manufacturer: Samuel Winslow Skate Mfg. Company

Pair of Ice Skates

Manufacturer: Union Hardware Company (Torrington, Connecticut)

Lead Dinosaur

Maker: Unknown

Child's rattle

Maker: Dominick and Haff (w. c. 1872-1928)

Greetings

Maker: Paul Mayen (American, 1918–2000)

Greetings

Maker: Paul Mayen (American, 1918–2000)

Greetings

Maker: Paul Mayen (American, 1918–2000)

Greetings

Maker: Paul Mayen (American, 1918–2000)

Greetings

Artist: Paul Mayen (American, 1918–2000)

Set of boxes with Gaming Counters

Maker: Unknown

Rattle and Whistle

Maker: Dominick and Haff (w. c. 1872-1928)

Vessel with miniature chess set

Maker: Michael D. Mode (American, born 1946)

Rattle

Manufacturer: William B. Kerr and Company (American, 1855–1927)

The Imperial Nixon Pull Toy

Maker: Robert J. King (American, 1917–2014)

Slinky

Designer: Richard T. James (American, 1914–1974)
Manufacturer: James Industries, Inc. (American, 1945–1998)

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