Brightly Colored Jumbo Lacing Beads, Set of 9 on a 28" Cord

This classic wooden toy was first introduced in 1948- and has been a children's favorite ever since. Selected by Parents Magazine as a Best Toy, the set's 9 large beads are a perfect fit for wee fingers and a great inspiration for inventing entertaining games, that also develop manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Painted bright, nontoxic colors, the beads offer toddlers many enjoyable hours of stringing and stacking. Made in the USA. In 1789, Cornelius Holgate established a woodworking shop outside Philadelphia. His first products were hearth brushes and feather duster handles. In 1929, the Holgate Company became a pioneer in researching and developing educational toys for children. Norman Rockwell's brother, Jarvis, served as chief toy designer through the mid 1960s, and when Mr. Fred, Rogers was looking for a company to create his Neighborhood Trolley, he turned to Holgate. Holgate uses the finest American hardwoods to make their toys- each is carefully cut, sanded, and finished to exceed all toy safety standards set forth by the Consumer Product Safety Commission in the US. Large beads are a perfect fit for wee fingers. Helps develop eye-hand coordination Hours of stringing and stacking fun! Made in the USA. For ages 2-4 years. Size: Beads 2" tall and 1-1/2" dia. Cord 28".

Big, chunky, colorful wood beads Specially sized so little fingers can easily lace them into the 28"L cord Non-toxic finishes put adults at ease Beads measure approx. 2"L Ages 18 months-4 years