TitleChildren's Alphabet Building Block Boat, MulticolouredDatec 1940sAbout this objectThis colourful wooden toy combines learning and play. Alphabet blocks in red, yellow, green, and blue sit inside a boat-shaped frame on wheels. Three central “chimney” blocks slot onto rods in the middle of the boat, creating a playful, interactive design. Each block has a letter painted on one side, helping children explore the alphabet through hands-on play.
This toy is a surviving example of educational play materials used at the Salvation Army Women’s and Children’s Home, reflecting the Home’s focus on both care and early learning for children.Object No.99.47:1-28Physical descriptionMulticoloured children's alphabet building block set in the form of a boat on wheels. The blocks sit within the body of the boat with three 'chimney stack' blocks positioned in a central block. The blocks are red, yellow, green and blue, with a letter painted on one side. 1 long white brick (130mm) with hole to fit three identical rods (red with black tops), fashioned to look like a boat. 28 pieces. Inscriptions & marks99.47-1: Blue boat-shaped tray
99.47-2: Green "R"
99.47-3: Green "U"
99.47-4: Red "B"
99.47-5: Green "W"
99.47-6: Green "V"
99.47-7: Yellow "L"
99.47-8: Yellow "K"
99.47-9: Red "E"
99.47-10: Red "C"
99.47-11: Green "T"
99.47-12: Green "Y"
99.47-13: Yellow "M"
99.47-14: Red "F"
99.47-15: Red "J"
99.47-16: Red "I"
99.47-17: Red "G"
99.47-18: Red "H"
99.47-19: Blue "N"
99.47-20: Blue "O"
99.47-21: Blue "P"
99.47-22: Green "X"
99.47-23: Green "Z"
99.47-24: Green "S"
99.47-25-27 Red and black smoke stacks
99.47-28: White rectangular blockDimensions99.47-1 (boat) H: 55 mm W: 130 mm D: 455 mm
99.47-2-24 (blocks) H: 40 mm W: 40 mm D:40 mm
99.47-25-27 (smoke stacks) H: 60 mm Dia:20 mm
99.47-28 (central block) H: 45 mm W: 135 mm D: 38mmMaterialWoodSourceLa Perouse MuseumOrganisations (Detailed entries)La Perouse Museum (La Perouse, N.S.W.)ThemesSocial history
