The Embossing Company has a long history in the toy business. Established in 1870 in Albany, New York by famous plastics investor John Wesley Hyatt and his brothers Charles and Isaiah, it continued well into the late 1900s and may still be in business. John Wesley Hyatt is famous for inventing the celluloid billiard ball which replaced the ivory ball common in the 1800s. His materials were used in early versions of The Embossing Company's dominos and checkers pieces. In the late 1900s, the company imported toys lines such as Meccanno from Europe.

"Toys That Teach" was their motto. Checkers, dominos, architectural and ABC blocks made up the majority to the company's toy and game production.

The Embossing Company made dominos. This set is likely an early one judging from the style of the train. This photo is courtesy of Carrie Dominick.  Click on this thumbnail  image to see larger view.

 

This ad from Dec 1926 "Toys and Novelties" magazine shows the company's product line.  Click on this thumbnail  image to see larger view.

Here are a few photos of Embossing Company toys. 
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Anagrams This version probably produced between 1945 and 1955 photos courtesy of Don Milne
Architectural set from 1913. Photos courtesy of Mike Dufresne.
	Boxed set from 1915.
Building and Design set.
	Animal Blocks
Flapper Fortunes
	Blox Spin
Alphabet Blocks
Bend-I-Kins Makes paper characters probably ca 1920s. Photos courtesy of Stu Neyland
Christmas Blocks Photo courtesy of Sandra Bartlow
Embossing Co Transit Set c. 1935 4"L x 2.5"H x 2.9"W $45 - $60
Stabuilt Blocks 1913 $40 - $60
Color Cubes No. 44 c. 1930 10.5"L x 10"W