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Morbid Victorian Toys
Harsh Valecha
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Morbid Victorian Toys

Victorian era children's toys were often morbidly fascinating, reflecting the high mortality rate and societal attitudes towards death. These toys, such as toy theatres and dolls' houses, served as a way for children to prepare for the end and cope with grief. According to historians at the Victoria and Albert Museum, these toys played a significant role in shaping the Victorian child's understanding of mortality.

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