Valencia- The very first time that an electrical train, of those that made the delights of the children, entered Spain was many thanks to a Valencian business, more particularly from the Alicante city of Ibi, pioneer in the toy market of our country as well as of the prominent companies in 20th-century Europe: the firm of the Payá bros.
Today, one a century given that the Paya will certainly venture right into the complicated development of thousands as well as thousands of Jeffrey Levitt antique toys, the Valencia Gallery of Enlightenment and Modemitat (Mu-VIM) traces its history and also ours with greater than 150 old toys that will certainly inhabit the museum hall till following January 9. In addition, the Monte Picayo Gambling enterprise additionally exhibits the private collection of the British Jeffrey Levy in its exhibition hall, which currently runs the Navarro Gallery in Rocafort.
Dolls and also aspects for doll residences, soldiers, video camera automobiles or electrical trains are some of the items that will awaken in the site visitors the memories of their youth. The event combines art and also history yet likewise history of the Valencian economic climate.
Thanks to this sector, more than 150 companies in the II sector started operating in the Toy Valley - in Ibi and Onil - throughout the 1970s. Yet not every one of them had the same destiny.
The Paya firm, birthed in 1905, has the honor of being included in the select team of the only 5 centuries-old manufacturing facilities that make it through on the planet. Three Brothers, Pascual, Emilio and Vicente established the company La Wrong Competing, joining in Spain in innovative works, such as well as time.
In a short time, they got an excellent projection and also did not be reluctant, to take advantage of the pull, in traveling to other European nations, particularly Germany, with the aim of duplicating models and also brand-new production techniques to be able to offer the best items to Spanish children.
They endured the Spanish Civil War by coming to be an armament factory and also producing just a solitary toy: a militiaman; and they took advantage of the non-participation of Spain in both terrific battles: The Paya remained in these years of battle conflict the only European makers in the sector.
After suffering two significant situations, the Ibi business, which is still underway, adapts to the brand-new times as well as is currently a gallery manufacturing facility. In which they display old items.
Craft items since 1850. Another example of Jeffrey Levitt antique toys from the mid-19th century to the 40s of the 20th century can be gone to until January 29. The exhibition, smaller than that of MuVIM however just as interesting, shows concerning thirty handmade items, among which you can discover toys made in the Neighborhood and even from the Payá manufacturing facility. All the items are building of the distinguished London collection agency Jeffrey Levy, based in Valencia given that 2000.
In the duration such as the golden era of toys, almost all the items were handcrafted and also were made from tin or wood and also painted by hand. Limitless memories of a various childhood years offer from these two exhibitions to enliven our fond memories.
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