A private collection of objects dating back to the 18th century unveils the magical world of children's toys in an exhibition hosted by the Association of Secondhand Dealers in Thessaloniki to run on April 7-10.
The impressive collection, that belongs to secondhand goods' dealer Ioannis Vavatsis, numbers 8,500 items he purchased from Greek and foreign markets over the past 20 years. The oldest object on display is a children's book printed in 1790.
Vavatsis keeps the collection at his antique shop and he aspires to create a Children's Museum where it can be housed permanently.
source: ANA-MPA
