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Arthur A. Carrara
Magnet Master Playtool, set no. 8Designed 1947, introduced 1948

On view: Resnick PavilionHome of the Future, 1925–1985: Designing Domestic Utopias
Vintage 'Magnet Master' toy set with open red and yellow box containing colorful geometric magnetic pieces, accompanied by instruction booklets and illustrated cards
Arthur A. Carrara, Magnet Master Playtool, set no. 8
Rectangular cardboard game box with yellow lid, bold red and black lettering reading "Magnet Master," and teal text reading "A New Creative Toy"; red and black striped sides.

Arthur A. Carrara, Reno J. Carrara, Carradan Associates, Indiana Steel Products Corporation, Walker Art Center, Magnet Master Playtool, set no. 8, Designed 1947, introduced 1948, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Decorative Arts and Design Council Fund, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA, by Jonathan Urban

Designer
Arthur A. Carrara
United States, 1910 - 1991
Contributor
Reno J. Carrara
United States, 1907 - 1982
Manufacturer
Carradan Associates
United States, Illinois, Chicago, founded c. 1948
Manufacturer
Indiana Steel Products Corporation
Retailer
Walker Art Center
United States, Minnesota, Minneapolis, established 1927
Title
Magnet Master Playtool, set no. 8
Date Made
Designed 1947, introduced 1948
Medium
Steel, enameled steel, printed paper, cardboard
Dimensions
10 1/2 × 20 1/4 × 2 1/4 in. (26.67 × 51.44 × 5.72 cm)
Credit Line
Decorative Arts and Design Council Fund
Accession Number
M.2024.90
Classification
Tools and Equipment
Collecting Area
Decorative Arts and Design
Copyright
photo © Museum Associates/LACMA, by Jonathan Urban