Trash Can Toys and Games (Exhibition)

Exist Dates

1975 May 22 - 1975 September

Biographical or Historical Note

abstract

Exhibition. Opened May 22, 1975 and closed September 1975. Located in the Hall of Birds of the World and the People Center at the American Museum of Natural History. "Trash Can Toys and Game" examined some of the results of the book of the same title by Yale-trained architect Leonard Todd.

Summary

"Trash Can Toys and Game" examined some of the results of the book of the same title by Yale-trained architect Leonard Todd. The experiments featured in the exhibition included a space station built from a system of delicatessen containers and disposable coffee cup tops, a tin can castle with balconies made from half pint ice cream containers, and games children can learn to make from throw-away items easily found around the house. Part of the exhibition was on view in the Hall of Birds of the World and another part was on view in the People Center on the second floor of the Museum from May 22 through September, 1975.

Sources

American Museum of Natural History Press Release Calendar of Events, September, 1975. Departmental Records, 101; American Museum of Natural History Library Archives.

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Related Corporate, Personal, and Family Names

American Museum of Natural History. Hall of Birds of the World (1929-)
Location of exhibition.

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