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ABC. (TOY) ABC TOY. Offered here is a clever wooden toy with moveable pieces meant to teach children the alphabet and spelling. It consists of a carved and painted wooden board measuring 13 1/2" wide x 9" high, decorated with a red floral motif on the top. There are 56 letters of the alphabet painted in black on red wooden discs. The discs, which are not removeable, are set into a board that has 3 interesecting grooved tracks that allow the child to maneuver the letters into whatever order the child desires. Except for part of one letter being chipped and normal rubbing, it is in excellent condition. Probably American, there is no production information other than "Pat. Feb. 16, 1886". This is a clever learning toy with a concept that could easily be enjoyed by children in this computer age.

[Item #34034]