Magazine
Meccano Quality Toys paper catalog. The cover page is in color and features the Dupuis Frères department store logo. The inside of the catalog, in black and white, promotes Meccano Magazine.
- Accession Number 2021.02.CAT.006
- Marchand Meccano Quality Toys
- Date 1938
- Materials ink, paper
- Measurements 14 x 22 cm
Historical context
Dating from 1938, this catalog of Meccano construction toys bears the logo of the Montreal department store Dupuis frères: Meccano products were most likely offered within the chain. In fact, the two entities share similar commercial values. Meccano Magazine began publication in 1916 to promote Meccano building sets.
From the 1920s onwards, Meccano Magazine became a more comprehensive monthly publication. Half its pages were devot...
- Accession Number 2021.02.CAT.006
- Marchand Meccano Quality Toys
- Date 1938
- Materials ink, paper
- Measurements 14 x 22 cm
© Pointe-à-Callière Collection, Frédéric Cloutier fonds, 2021.002.CAT.006
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