Happy Father's Day to John Nelson,
the Baby Daddy to all Sock Monkeys!
Photo Credit: Snively Web Site
John Nelson manufactured the red heeled sock at his factory, Nelson Knitting Mills, that became the genesis of the Sock Monkey plaything, eternally etched into our Americana toy history.
The Midway Village Museum of Rockford, Illinois has preserved Sock Monkey history for posterity. The original Sock Monkey used in the patent litigation that won Rockford the title "Home of the Sock Monkey" is on display.
If Rockford, Illinois isn't on your Summer agenda, you can do your Sock Monkey retail therapy by mail order. The Museum Gift Shop has some great Sock Monkey stuff for sale!
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