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
Place of Creation
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
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