First Collections: Dolls and Folk Toys of the World

The seeing and handling of dolls and toys is one of a person's first and most intimate contacts wit ha work of art - a beautiful tactile object! Appealing in line, form and color, these delightful and imaginative First Collections are enhanced by their manipulation in play stimulating a child's creative powers. It is said, "Play is the work of a child, and toys are his tools." There are indeed, profound lessons to be learned as we look at these toys, these fragile and touching evidences of hte wonder of childhood. If we learn to open our hearts, as well as our minds, if we allow our instincts towards play their freedom as we survey these dolls, these toy horses and toy houses, and birds and fishes, then we are paving the way towards a better understanding of our fellow men, and our universal humanity. And if we do this, we will find ourselves, a little closer to the Gods.