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Museum der Deutschen Spielzeugindustrie mit Trachtenpuppensammlung (Museum of the German Toy Industry with collection of traditional costume dolls)

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Hindenburgplatz 1
96465 Neustadt bei Coburg
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Visitors to the Museum der Deutschen Spielzeugindustrie (Deutsches Museum (German Museum)) learn that "eye setter" was a thoroughly respectable profession. The doll hairdresser and the doll shoemaker are also represented, because this is about "toys for a living". How are heads made from papier-mâché? How does a wood turner work, how does a cardboard embosser? The museum shows the technical development of the local toy industry since the 17th century, but also its social context. For young visitors, the "Father Christmas Workshop" presents the museum's contents in an understandable and exciting way.Another special feature is the collection of traditional costume dolls. The carefully modelled dolls, which were made in Neustadt especially for this collection from 1930 onwards, were sent to about 100 regions in Europe, Asia and America to be dressed in their original costumes on site.

Last edited on 09.02.2024

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Exterior view of the exhibition building with, among other things, an illustration of a teddy bear at the entrance area. (opens enlarged image)
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