Toys · 1922
Parlor Games, Metal Trains, and Plush Companions
In 1922, children and adults alike sought tactile magic through intricate metal construction sets, fine European felt dolls, and imported parlor crazes. From baseball strip cards in sweetshops to electric miniature railways beneath the tree, play reflected an era of booming post-war innovation.
- 1922 | Candy Insert Cards | USA
1922 E120 American Caramel Baseball Cards
Packed inside sweet treats, this famous 120-card set captured legendary ballplayers like Babe Ruth and Ty Cobb in dramatic monochrome action portraits.
- 1922 | Board & Tile Game | USA / China
Mahjong Parlor Game Sets
Promoted heavily by Joseph Park Babcock, ornate bone-and-bamboo Mahjong tiles swept across American living rooms in 1922 as an absolute tabletop phenomenon.
- 1922 | Cloth Doll | Lenci (Italy)
Lenci Pressed Felt Dolls
Crafted by Elena Scavini in Turin, these fashionable felt art dolls featured hand-painted side-glancing eyes and tailored felt garments that charmed collectors worldwide.
- 1922 | Plush Toy | Steiff (Germany)
Steiff Mohair Teddy Bear
Handmade in Giengen with classic button-in-ear trademarks, Steiff's plush mohair bears with glass eyes remained the gold standard of nursery companions.
- 1922 | Construction Toy | A.C. Gilbert Co.
Gilbert Erector Motorized Sets
Young builders assembled realistic skyscrapers and functional steel bridges powered by small electric motors enclosed in sturdy metal gearboxes.
- 1922 | Electric Model Train | USA
Lionel Standard Gauge Trains
Brightly enameled tinplate locomotives pulled heavy metal passenger cars along wide tracks, cementing Lionel as the premier electric train maker of the era.
- 1922 | Figurine Doll | Geo. Borgfeldt & Co.
Rose O'Neill Kewpie Dolls
With tiny blue wings, painted topknots, and cheerful smirks, Rose O'Neill's beloved cherubs continued to conquer the global doll market in composition and bisque.
- 1922 | Building Blocks | Red Square Toy Co.
Lincoln Logs Timber Sets
Designed by John Lloyd Wright, interlocking stained wood logs allowed children to build rustic frontier cabins, blockhouses, and pioneer settlements.
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