Making Tin Can Toys

By Isabel Thatcher, Edward Thatcher, Isabel Thatcher

Book Overview

Edward Thatcher's 1919 book provides instructions on how to construct toy trucks, boats, trains, and windmills, as well as trays, candlesticks, and biscuit cutters, all out of used tin cans. Thatcher, an instructor of Decorative Metal Working at Columbia University's Teachers College in New York City, made clever and durable creations using simple tools and an abundant material. His design methods were trial-tested by both 10-12 year olds and wounded World War I soldiers. The book includes over 100 helpful diagrams and black-and-white photographs.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1429018194
• ISBN13: 9781429018197
• Release Date: December 2009
• Publisher: Applewood Books
• Length: 252 Pages
• Weight: 0.68 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.0" x 8.0"