Toy Guns

Children have always had small imitations of things from the adult world and toy guns are no exception. Toy guns first appeared in the mid 1860's following the end of the American Civil War, as a way for firearms companies to stay in business. By the 20th century, toy guns were popularized by the cowboys, spacemen, soldiers, secret agents and superheroes that appeared in comic books, on television and in the movies. Guns have been woven into the American DNA on a generational level.

After noticing toy guns for sale in a supermarket check out line along with the gum and candy, I started to see them at yard sales and flea markets. I felt the need to document them on 4 x 5 film with my view camera.

Gun in Marshmallo Cake

Gun in Marshmallo Cake© joe greene 2020

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