The glorious world of Galt toys

Are you familiar with Galt Toys?

I admit I wasn’t, although the British company has been around for more than 175 years—started by James Galt, an educational stockist in Manchester in 1836.  It is still a company dedicated to creating beautiful and educational toys  with a healthy dash of fun, but something magical happened in the late sixties/early seventies.  The Galt toy-makers took the colorful design trends  of that time and infused that excitement into their toys.

I think the company’s puzzles are simply stunning.

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And these mix and match cards are so pretty I kinda want to put them on the wall instead of just keeping them in the box.

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Speaking of that idea, the brilliant Ms. Jane Foster came up with this wonderful idea to use some vintage Galt cards for a striking accent and hook accent in her lovely home.

I know. Just amazing.  Galt toys even have cool advertising! Wow!

Are you familiar with Galt toys?

 

7 thoughts on “The glorious world of Galt toys

    1. Ceri–this is brilliant–just the link I was looking for but couldn’t find. And i think you and I are of the same “certain age” –I would have loved to study under such an amazing professor.

  1. now see, these are the kind of things i am so weak in the knees for… have no need, no use for but if i came across those absolutely FABULOUS puzzles? yeah. add to cart.

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