Michael BushnellMichael Bushnell Publisher This Linen era postcard published by The Allis Press of Kansas City shows The Plaza Hotel located on Pershing Road just West of Main Street, directly across…
Michael BushnellMichael Bushnell Publisher This week, we offer this advertising postcard from the Blue Valley Creamery Company, spotlighting three of the company’s facilities in Sioux City, Iowa; St. Joseph, Mo.; and…
Dorri PartainDorri Partain Contributor How about a free calendar to start off the new year? This handy freebie will help keep track of delivery days and offers a new recipe for…
Dorri PartainDorri PartainContributor Paper figures that can stand up and be “dressed” in paper clothing are nearly as old as paper itself. “Little Fanny” was the first mass-produced paper doll, appearing…
Michael BushnellMichael Bushnell Publisher This week’s Historic Postcard is a Chrome era postcard depicting Christmas at the Wornall House. The house was built in 1858 by John Wornall, who emigrated to…
Dorri PartainDorri Partain Contributor Small figures made of wood or clay used for battle strategy were once used by pharaohs and kings, centuries before becoming toys for children. Typically around two…
Michael BushnellMichael Bushnell Publisher This promotional postcard was published by Kansas City-based postcard publisher James Tetirick, located at 619 W. 33rd. The Royal Family of Downtown Merchants commissioned the picture postcard…
Dorri PartainDorri Partain Contributor The Industrial Revolution changed how children played by manufacturing game pieces to replace the small bones, stones and shells that had been used for play since ancient…
Michael BushnellMichael Bushnell Northeast News Swope Park was a donation to the City of Kansas City made by Col. Thomas Swope, a prominent area real estate developer. Swope arrived in Kansas…
adminDorri Partain Contributor Five, six, pick up sticks! As children have been picking up and playing with sticks for centuries, it was only a matter of time before manufacturers would…
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