Toy Shop Collection

An engraving depicting children looking excitedly at the Christmas display in a toy shop, 19th century
5310770 An engraving depicting children looking excitedly at the Christmas display in a toy shop, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1891); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Oh! Papa, Papa...v'là un beau polichenelle.. 1851. Creator: Honore Daumier
Oh! Papa, Papa...v'la un beau polichenelle.. 1851. - Oh! papa, papa...v'la un beau polichinelle qui ressemble a mon oncle Cabassol...faut me l'acheter!...'

Affiche pour le Magasin "Aux Buttes Chaumont". c1898. Creator: Jules Cheret
Affiche pour le Magasin "Aux Buttes Chaumont". c1898. [Publisher: Imprimerie Chaix; Place: Paris]

Affiche pour le "Magasin des Buttes Chaumont", c1899. Creator: Jules Cheret
Affiche pour le "Magasin des Buttes Chaumont". c1899. [Publisher: Imprimerie Chaix; Place: Paris]

Affiche pour le Magasin des "Buttes Chaumont", c1899. Creator: Jules Cheret
Affiche pour le Magasin des "Buttes Chaumont". c1899. [Publisher: Imprimerie Chaix; Place: Paris]

Cabbage Patch Dolls at Hamleys, top London toy store. Hundreds of people clamoured for the dolls when the store opened at 9.00 this morning, Saturday. 3rd December 1983

Kiosk selling toys, Paris, France, c1951. Creator: Shirley Markham
Kiosk selling toys, Paris, France, c1951. Shirley Markham (1931-1999) studied Graphic Design and Illustration at Central School of Art in London from 1950-1952

Triang toy store CC80_00296
WERNETH GOODS STATON, MIDDLETON ROAD, WERNETH, OLDHAM. A display of Triang toys including dolls houses, trains, pedal cars and tricycles. The toys displayed here were manufactured by Lines Bros Ltd

Shoppers buying Cabbage Patch Dolls at Hamleys, London toy store. 3rd December 1983

Boy looking at store window display of toys, between 1941 and 1942. Creator: Unknown
Boy looking at store window display of toys. [Boxes of Hop Ching Chinese Checkers board game]

Page from Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue, 1937 (litho)
5989490 Page from Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue, 1937 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page from Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue, 1937.); © Look and Learn

Page from Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue, 1937 (litho)
5989472 Page from Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue, 1937 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page from Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue, 1937.); © Look and Learn

Page from Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue, 1937 (litho)
5989467 Page from Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue, 1937 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page from Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue, 1937.); © Look and Learn

Lowther Arcade from London Town (colour litho)
CRA44023 Lowther Arcade from London Town (colour litho) by Crane, T. (1808-59) & Houghton, E. (19th century); Anthony Crane Collection

Page from Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue, 1937 (litho)
5989463 Page from Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue, 1937 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page from Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue, 1937.); © Look and Learn

Trade card for Bon Marche, Burton-on-Trent (chromolitho)
3639393 Trade card for Bon Marche, Burton-on-Trent (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trade card for Bon Marche)

The Humours of Boxing Day (engraving)
1053292 The Humours of Boxing Day (engraving) by Corbould, Alfred Chantrey (1852-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Humours of Boxing Day)

Visit of the English family (chromolitho)
968415 Visit of the English family (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Visit of the English family)

Page from Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue, 1937 (litho)
5989529 Page from Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue, 1937 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page from Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue, 1937.); © Look and Learn

Apotheosis (chromolitho)
968417 Apotheosis (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Apotheosis. Liebig card, from a series on Die Puppenfee (The Fairy Doll)

Poet, trumpeter; Harlequin, etc (chromolitho)
968416 Poet, trumpeter; Harlequin, etc (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Poet, trumpeter; Harlequin, etc)

The grand procession (chromolitho)
968413 The grand procession (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The grand procession)

Poster for Aux Buttes Chaumont Toy Shop, c. 1899 (colour litho)
661049 Poster for Aux Buttes Chaumont Toy Shop, c.1899 (colour litho) by Cheret, Jules (1836-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boulevard de la Villette, at the corner of Faubourg St. Martin)

The Boys at the Bazaar (coloured engraving)
5212026 The Boys at the Bazaar (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Boys at the Bazaar)

Page from Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue, 1937 (litho)
5989471 Page from Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue, 1937 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page from Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue, 1937.); © Look and Learn

Page from Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue, 1937 (litho)
5989468 Page from Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue, 1937 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page from Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue, 1937.); © Look and Learn

Page from Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue, 1937 (litho)
5989487 Page from Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue, 1937 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page from Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue, 1937.); © Look and Learn

Page from Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue, 1937 (litho)
5989478 Page from Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue, 1937 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page from Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue, 1937.); © Look and Learn

Arrival of the country folk (chromolitho)
968414 Arrival of the country folk (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arrival of the country folk)

La Tentation (Temptation) (colour litho)
3099006 La Tentation (Temptation) (colour litho) by Geoffroy, Henry Jules Jean (1853-1924) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Tentation (Temptation)

A quaint by-way of Kensington, Church Walk. London. Picture shows a toy shop, next to a book shop. Picture taken circa 2nd October 1955

Shoppers at Hamleys, London toy store. 3rd December 1983

Barnbys toy shop, Birmingham. 27th January 1983

Small girl looks on longingly at the latest Lego set in the toy department of Heelas department store in Reading, she hopes that Santa has one in his sack for him. 24th December 1968

Small boy looks on longingly at the latest Scalextric slot car racing set in the toy department of Heelas department store in Reading, he hopes that Santa has one in his sack for him

A group of children look on longingly at the latest Scalextric slot car racing set in the toy department of Heelas department store in Reading, all hope that Santa has one in his sack for them

A little girl checks out the latest Sindy doll in the toy department of Heelas Department store in Reading, hoping that Santa will leave one under the Christmas tree for her. 24th December 1968

Father and baby son browse the latest Lego sets in the toy department of Heelas department store in Reading, in the run up to Christmas. 24th December 1968

Toys: Dolls: Sheila Matton seen here in a little girls heavan looks at toy dolls in a shop window. April 1968 P002744

Color Print of a Copperplate Picture of a Toy Shop, 1860. Creator: Sadahide Utagawa
Color Print of a Copperplate Picture of a Toy Shop, 1860

Scene 12, from Jack the Giant Killer, Scenes for a Toy Theater, 1870-90

A Toy-Shop, c1887, (1901). Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
A Toy-Shop, c1887, (1901). From Japan - A Record in Colour, by Mortimer Menpes. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1901]

A toy shop in Kyoto, Japan, 1901. Artist: RY Young
A toy shop in Kyoto, Japan, 1901. Detail from a stereoscopic card from the American Stereoscopic Co

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Step back in time and immerse yourself in the enchanting world of a toy shop. This captivating image takes us to Paris, France, circa 1951, where a kiosk selling toys stands proudly amidst the bustling streets. Created by Shirley Markham, this snapshot transports us to an era filled with innocence and wonder. Moving across continents, we find ourselves at Triang toy store CC80_00296. The shelves are adorned with an array of delightful playthings that ignite the imagination of children and adults alike. From dolls to cars, trains to board games, this haven is a treasure trove for all who enter. In another corner of the world lies Hamleys, London's top toy store. Here we witness the frenzy surrounding Cabbage Patch Dolls as hundreds of people clamor for these coveted companions, and is a testament to the enduring magic that toys hold over our hearts. Traveling further back in time between 1941 and 1942, we encounter a young boy captivated by a store window display brimming with joyous wonders. The creator remains unknown but their artistry captures not only his attention but also our own nostalgic yearning for simpler times. Turning through pages from Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue from 1937 reveals litho prints showcasing an assortment of whimsical delights awaiting eager hands. Each page tells its own story - dolls dressed in finery ready for tea parties or miniature vehicles poised for thrilling adventures. The Lowther Arcade from London Town beckons us into its colorful embrace as it houses yet another glimpse into Hamleys' offerings from 1937. Its walls echo with laughter and excitement as children explore every nook and cranny searching for their perfect playmate. Stepping inside "In the toyshop, " depicted in vibrant color lithography, we become part of this lively scene where children marvel at shelves stacked high with endless possibilities while parents watch on indulgently.