Dog Puzzle Keychain, circa 1958
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This adorable keychain, intended for children, shows just how creatively plastic has been used in jewelry production. The interlocking elements are artfully arranged in the primary colors of red and yellow, plus green. Children solved the puzzle through trial and error, arranging and rearranging the elements to create a dog shape. Once through, they may have hung house keys on the interlocking chain.
This adorable keychain, intended for children, shows just how creatively plastic has been used in jewelry production. The interlocking elements are artfully arranged in the primary colors of red and yellow, plus green. Children solved the puzzle through trial and error, arranging and rearranging the elements to create a dog shape. Once through, they may have hung house keys on the interlocking chain.
Artifact
Key chain
Date Made
circa 1958
Creators
Unknown
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Your Place in Time
Object ID
99.100.2
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Metal
Color
Green
Red
Yellow
Dimensions
Height: 1.375 in
Width: 0.75 in
Length: 1.625 in
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