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Whimsical Wonders: Toys, Games, and Other Amusements from the Past

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Photos by Sam Cooper

Look back in time to prepare for family winter entertainment! The James Smith Noel Collection at LSUS is presenting an exhibit titled “Whimsical Wonders: Toys, Games, and Other Amusements from the Past.” The materials on display will include many fine examples of pastime entertainment from the 1800s and early 1900s, including puzzles, porcelain dolls, and hand-cranked box theaters. The exhibit also explores the art of souvenirs and the fine illustrations that were used in panoramas and folding peep shows for remembering special occasions.

The exhibit will run from October through December and is open Sundays from 2:00-6:00pm, Mondays from 8:00am-9:00pm, and Tuesdays-Fridays from 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 

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Noel Memorial Library
Noel Collection