The Schenectady Museum's collection of antique
toys will be exhibited in the Nott's Mandeville Gallery beginning with
an opening reception and gallery talk by toy collector and restorer Daniel
Briggs on Thursday, Oct. 28, at 4:30 p.m.
Briggs will discuss the history of toys and lead a tour
through the exhibition, beginning at 5 p.m.
Toys included in the exhibit are soldiers, musical
instruments, dolls, marbles and jacks, Noah's ark, paper dolls, board
games, trains and teddy bears.
“What strikes me about the exhibit is that it has
tremendous appeal for people of all ages,” said Rachel Seligman,
director of the gallery. “Children love toys, and, for seniors, the
exhibit brings back fond memories of days gone by.”