"Parrot Jungle" View-Master Reels, 1960-1966
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Artifact Overview
Parrot Jungle, a small zoological park in the heart of Miami, Florida, opened in 1936. Visitors wandered the park's winding pathways, enjoying the tropical birds, trees, and gardens. Bird shows featured colorful macaws, cockatoos, and parrots. This set of View-Master reels allowed viewers to enjoy the park without leaving home or, perhaps, relive their memorable visit to the attraction.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Stereoscopic photograph
Date Made
1960-1966
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2024.76.9
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Color film (Film)
Paperboard
Paper (Fiber product)
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 4.25 in (in packaging)
Width: 4.25 in (in packaging)
Length: 0.125 in (in packaging)
Inscriptions
on front of envelope:
PACKET NO. 1 / PARROT / JUNGLE / MIAMI / FLORIDA / 21 / VIEW-MASTER / stereo pictures
at center of each reel:
PARROT JUNGLE / Miami, Florida / VIEW-MASTER / MADE IN REEL U.S.A / T.M. REG. U.S. PAT. OFF. / MARCA REG / MARQUE DEPOSEE / Birds & Gardens No. 2 / SAWYER'S Inc. / Portland, Ore.-U.S.A.
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