952 Style Appraisal

Fisher-Price Play Family House (A-Frame, 952 Style)

This item is a vintage Fisher-Price Play Family House, identifiable as one of their earlier A-frame styles, likely the No. 952 model due to its overall design and color scheme. The house is primarily constructed from brightly colored plastic, featuring a dominant yellow roof with molded shingle details and blue body with white vertical siding. The base appears to be made of a pressed wood or cardboard material with a lithographed graphic finish, mimicking a grassy yard and driveway. Notable features include a white, functioning garage door on the left side, a yellow-framed front door in the center (currently open with a white door panel swinging outward), and two distinct dormer windows on the front roof, each with red-orange frames and small flower box details. The house includes a white plastic carrying handle integrated into the top of the roof structure, suggesting its portability. 'FISHER-PRICE PLAY FAMILY HOUSE' is clearly printed on a label affixed to the front roof. Below this, a handwritten label, 'Small doll house', is taped onto the roof, indicating previous use. Condition-wise, the toy shows significant signs of playwear consistent with its age. There are visible scuffs, scratches, and missing lithograph details on the base near the garage entrance, exposing the brown material underneath. The plastic components exhibit some fading and general surface dirt. The garage door appears intact, and the front door, though open, seems to function. The white handle on top has some discoloration. The overall craftsmanship is typical of Fisher-Price toys from its era, focusing on durability and playability for young children. This particular model typically dates from the late 1960s to mid-1970s.