19th Century Toys

Educational and activity based websites on nineteenth century toys and pastimes for children.

Powerhouse Museum - Australia

The museum website features a searchable database of photographs of their collection objects including nineteenth century toys. 听Below is just a sample of some of the toys we have sourced for you

Children鈥檚 Literature Research Collection - State Library of South Australia

This pictorial site features toys from France and Germany in the 19th Century including antique dollhouses and dolls.

听A photographic history and interesting facts about Noah鈥檚 Ark wooden toys.

听Photographs and short histories of various toys from the Victorian era.

A comprehensive history of Punch and Judy by Judith Lile, with illustrations, photographs and some lines from the famous puppet show.

The Museum of Childhood holds the largest collection of dolls in the United Kingdom and examples of Victorian era dolls can be viewed on their website.

Hand-made reproduction porcelain doll

Hand-made reproduction porcelain doll. Urrbrae House Collection.