"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

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.