Lead toys have been found from as early as the late thirteenth century and became more widespread by the end of the medieval period. This type of toy is a predecessor to more recent tin toys.
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Lead toys have been found from as early as the late thirteenth century and became more widespread by the end of the medieval period. This type of toy is a predecessor to more recent tin toys.