Ives Toy Manufacturing Company
Ives Toy Manufacturing Company;Ives Manufacturing Co.
Place: Plymouth
Born: 1868
Death: 1932
Biography:
The Ives Toy Manufacturing Company, also known as the Ives Toy Manufacturing Company, was a prominent American toy manufacturer based in Plymouth, Connecticut. Founded in 1868 by Edward Ives, the company initially produced paper dolls with moving limbs but soon expanded to include a wide range of toys such as toy cannons, clockwork dolls and animals, and eventually toy trains.
Early Years and Innovations
The company's early success can be attributed to its innovative designs and high-quality products. Ives Toy Manufacturing Company was one of the first companies to introduce clockwork mechanisms in toys, which became a hallmark of their products. The company's toy trains, made of tin or cast iron, were initially powered by clockwork but later electric trains were also produced. Key Features of Ives Toy Manufacturing Company's products include:
- Clockwork mechanisms
- High-quality materials (tin and cast iron)
- Innovative designs
Rise to Prominence and Decline
The company's emphasis on trains came as a result of its designs being copied by other toy manufacturers who were willing to sell them more cheaply. Ives Toy Manufacturing Company became the largest manufacturer of toy trains in the United States from 1910 until 1924, when it was overtaken by the Lionel Corporation. The company's factory was destroyed by a fire in 1900 but was rebuilt and continued to produce toys until it went out of business in 1932.
Legacy and Collectibility
Today, Ives Toy Manufacturing Company's products are highly collectible and can be found in various museums and private collections. The Musée des Beaux-Arts de Nîmes and the Condé Museum are among the notable institutions that showcase the company's products. At Wikioo.org, you can find beautiful images of Ives Toy Manufacturing Company's products, including toy trains and other innovative designs. Notable Products include:
For more information on Ives Toy Manufacturing Company and its products, visit Wikioo.org or check out the Ives Manufacturing Company page on Wikipedia.
