11/01/2026
There's a ton of tin and wooden architectural toys, but this one is ceramic!
Jefferson tiles are a war-time toy, but one that separates itself from the pack. Not only was it produced of heavy bisque ceramic, it was also marketed to girls while more established brands of builder toys - such as Erector and Lincoln Logs- were focused on young boys. It set the stage for the later 'grid builder' toys of the 1950s-1960s.
Due to its fragility, heavier weight and relatively high production costs compared to post-war plastic toys, Jefferson Tiles did not continue production past 1948- a rare and collectible piece for the toy collector!
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