Object Details
- Description
- Molded celluloid balance toy, in the shape of a bird (canary). Yellow body, head tinted orange at top, orange beak and feet, black dot for eyes, with black eyebrows. Feet are shaped into a small hook, which would enable the toy to balance on the side of a bowl or glass. Possibly used for a christmas ornament as well. See similar ornaments: 1993.0157.20, 1993.0157.19, 1993.0157.17, 1993.0157.16, 1993.0157.15.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
- date made
- 1930 - 1950
- Credit Line
- Gift of Nancy M. and Robert R. Garvey, Jr.
- Physical Description
- celluloid (overall material)
- paint (decoration material)
- Measurements
- overall: 1 1/8 in x 4 1/2 in x 1 1/8 in; 2.8575 cm x 11.43 cm x 2.8575 cm
- Object Name
- ornament, christmas
- Other Terms
- Ornament; Decoration
