1969 Creative Playthings 'Face Matching' Wood Tile Game
$39.00
Vintage Creative Playthings Face Matching Game. Complete with all 24 wooden face tiles. Some of them are stained. It doesn't come off.
Introduce a piece of mid-century educational history to your collection with this 1969 "Face Matching" game by Creative Playthings. Founded by Frank and Theresa Caplan, Creative Playthings was a pioneer in developing simple, artist-designed toys that encouraged open-ended play and cognitive growth. This set is complete with all 24 original wooden square plaques, each featuring a charming hand-drawn-style line drawing of a face. Designed for children ages 4 to 7, the game serves as a classic visual perception challenge, helping players identify subtle emotional expressions and improve memory retention.
The tiles are made of solid hardwood, reflecting the company’s commitment to high-quality, durable materials that fit comfortably in a child's hand. This particular set carries the authentic patina of a well-loved educational tool; while the set is complete and the original box is included, some of the wooden tiles show permanent staining that adds to their unique vintage character. Perfect for a nursery, an early childhood classroom, or as a display piece for a collector of modernist toy design, these "Perception Plaques" offer a tactile and screen-free way to explore emotional literacy. Whether used for its original purpose or appreciated for its minimalist aesthetic, this Creative Playthings find is a timeless example of purposeful play.
This item is vintage, over 55 years old.
Introduce a piece of mid-century educational history to your collection with this 1969 "Face Matching" game by Creative Playthings. Founded by Frank and Theresa Caplan, Creative Playthings was a pioneer in developing simple, artist-designed toys that encouraged open-ended play and cognitive growth. This set is complete with all 24 original wooden square plaques, each featuring a charming hand-drawn-style line drawing of a face. Designed for children ages 4 to 7, the game serves as a classic visual perception challenge, helping players identify subtle emotional expressions and improve memory retention.
The tiles are made of solid hardwood, reflecting the company’s commitment to high-quality, durable materials that fit comfortably in a child's hand. This particular set carries the authentic patina of a well-loved educational tool; while the set is complete and the original box is included, some of the wooden tiles show permanent staining that adds to their unique vintage character. Perfect for a nursery, an early childhood classroom, or as a display piece for a collector of modernist toy design, these "Perception Plaques" offer a tactile and screen-free way to explore emotional literacy. Whether used for its original purpose or appreciated for its minimalist aesthetic, this Creative Playthings find is a timeless example of purposeful play.
This item is vintage, over 55 years old.