DesignerDesigned by
Ladislav Sutnar(American, born Bohemia, 1897–1976)American, born Bohemia, 1897–1976
CultureAmerican
Titles
- "Build the Town" Building Blocks Prototype
Date1940–1943
MediumPainted wood
DimensionsVariable block dimensions (.1.a-.dd)
Sheet (.2,.3): 8 1/2 × 11 in. (21.6 × 27.9 cm)
Sheet (.2,.3): 8 1/2 × 11 in. (21.6 × 27.9 cm)
Credit LineGift of Radoslav L. and Elaine F. Sutnar from their collection
Object number2010.199.1-.3
Non exposé
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