Toy Stork, 1875-1905

Summary

Toymakers in the late 1800s placed figures of animals on bellows. When depressed the bellows squeaked or made a noise -- to the delight of the surprised child. This stork would also move on its spring-like legs providing more playtime fun.

Toymakers in the late 1800s placed figures of animals on bellows. When depressed the bellows squeaked or made a noise -- to the delight of the surprised child. This stork would also move on its spring-like legs providing more playtime fun.

Artifact

Toy (Recreational artifact)

Date Made

1875-1905

Creators

Unknown

Place of Creation

United States, Pennsylvania 

Germany 

Creator Notes

Manufacturer is unknown. Possibly made in Pennsylvania or Germany.

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

30.749.3

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Composition (Material)
Paint (Coating)
Wood (Plant material)
Cloth
Wire

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 9 in

Width: 2.875 in

Length: 4 in

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