Toys used for Lowenfeld's 'World Technique' therapy, London, England, 1920-1970

Extensive collection of toy figures as provided at Margaret Lowenfeld�s Institute of Child Psychology for children to create their sand tray �worlds� as part of Lowenfeld�s �World Technique� therapy. The toys are sub-divided into twenty subject areas, and are of various ages � although predominantly 1930s-1960s. At some time previous to the acquisition, the toys had been housed in twenty or so plastic trays/drawers in a black metal frame. The metal frame and plastic trays were not acquired.

Collection

Science Museum

Inventory Number

3197120

Title

Toys used for Lowenfeld's 'World Technique' therapy, London, England, 1920-1970

Object Type

PhysicalObject

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