#abbatt

[englishmodernism]

Abbatt Toys Small (beer mat sized) puzzle from Abbatt, designed I think by Freda Skinner, a pupil of Henry Moore, who designed many of the early puzzles for Abbatt. The modernist architect Erno Goldfinger designed their distinctive logo, but these is a strong suspicion he may have ‘borrowed’ this from Nathalie Parain’s images for her cut-out book for her 1930 Album du Pere Castor. #abbatt #abbatttoys #pony #fredaskinner #henrymoore #hampsteadinthe30s #ernogoldfinger #modernism #nathalieparain #perecastor

[foundandchosen]

Lovely #Abbatt #picturedominoes, a present from @charliehousham . #stufficollect

[englishmodernism]

Limousine Abbatt Toys One of their earliest designs that remained in production for many years. Possibly designed by Freda Skinner, but I'm sure someone out there will know. These puzzles are difficult to date, unless you have multiple copies of the same design to compare, but this one has thicker ply than most, so perhaps an early example from the 1930s. #limousine #limo #abbatt #puzzle #paulandmargeryabbatt #fredaskinner #midcenturymodern #modernism

[englishmodernism]

The Farmyard Abbatt Toys Today's theme. This a detail from Abbatt Toys tray puzzle from the 1950s or 60s. Paul and Marjorie Abbatt established Abbatt Toys in the mid 1930s, one of the first modernist toy manufacturers in Britain. Later Galt took them over and with Ken Garland and Fredun Shapur continued to innovate. #abbatt #abbatttoys #farmyard #toys #midcenturymodern #moderntoys #therighttoyfortherightage #paulandmarjorieabbatt @galttoys

[englishmodernism]

Wonky faces. FIZZOG. Cards from the Galt Toys game, designed by Ken Garland in the early 70s. #galttoys @kengarland @galttoys #FIZZOG #midcenturymodern #graphicdesign #abbatt

[foundandchosen]

Some nice old #Abbatt #snap #cards, obviously much loved. #picturecards #stuffIcollect

[englishmodernism]

Abbatt Toys. Vintage puzzle from Abbatt, who were responsible for introducing the modernist European toys of the kindergarten movement into Britain in the early 30s. I love that a previous owner has lost a piece, and lovingly made a replacement. Must have treasured this. #abbatt #abbatttoys #galt toys #kindergartenmovement #childeducation #froebel #modermism #montessori

[englishmodernism]

Bauhaus wooden blocks. Timeless design by Alma Siedhoff-Buscher, 1923. Influenced toy makers such as the Abbatts amongst others. #bauhaus #modernism #midcenturymodern #classic #design #iconic #toys #toys #buildingblocks #play #froebel #abbatt #galt #puffinpicturebook #boat