Toy Peacock, 1875-1905

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Artifact Overview

When the toy was pressed, the bellows would squeak. Squeak or bellows toys were widely produced in the Sonneberg area of Germany and in Pennsylvania. They were especially popular between about 1850 and 1895.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Toy (Recreational artifact)

Date Made

1875-1905

Creator Notes

Possibly made in Germany or Pennsylvania

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

00.256.12

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Thomas A. Edison.

Material

Wood (Plant material)
Leather
Papier mâché

Color

Blue
Green
Yellow (Color)
White (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 4.75 in
Width: 3.5 in
Length: 4 in

Toy Peacock, 1875-1905