Photographic Documentation of Toys

Fourteen toys from the Portuguese Toy Museum in Ponte de Lima—selected as representative of the project’s key themes—were chosen as a case study. 

The work began with photographic records carried out within master’s theses in conservation and restoration. 

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Study of Coatings

The decorative coatings of the toys are currently being examined to identify the materials used and the technical approaches employed. This research includes analytical methods such as XRF and Raman spectroscopy.

1st International Toy Congress

On February 6 and 7, 2026, the Portuguese Toy Museum, an institutional partner of the Toy Story project, will host the 1st International Toy Congress. 

The event will also provide an opportunity for the research team to present the latest developments of the project. 

Find out more here.