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Plastics and Progress - Cancelled

Apr 17, 2020 | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Lorenzo Cultural Center

Baby Boom Toys - Cancelled

Toys always reflect their historical context and, as in every other era, the playthings of the 1950s and 60s mirror the attitudes and activities that surrounded them. The growth of suburbia, the rise of TV, and the pervasive worries about nuclear war all influenced the toys we remember—such as Davy Crockett coonskin hats, Barbie houses, and Howdy Doody puppets. Step back into the not-so-distant past with The Strong Museum’s curator Chris Bensch, and discover some surprising connections in the toys, games, and dolls that Baby Boomers cherished.

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Lorenzo Cultural Center
ALBERT L. LORENZO CULTURAL CENTER
MACOMB COUNTY'S PLACE FOR DISCOVERY 
Macomb Community College-Center Campus | 44575 Garfield Road | Clinton Township, MI 48038-1139
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