Toy Stork, 1875-1905
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Toymakers in the late 1800s placed figures of animals on bellows. When depressed the bellows squeaked or made a noise -- to the delight of the surprised child. This stork would also move on its spring-like legs providing more playtime fun.
Toymakers in the late 1800s placed figures of animals on bellows. When depressed the bellows squeaked or made a noise -- to the delight of the surprised child. This stork would also move on its spring-like legs providing more playtime fun.
Artifact
Toy (Recreational artifact)
Date Made
1875-1905
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Manufacturer is unknown. Possibly made in Pennsylvania or Germany.
On Exhibit
at Greenfield Village in Smith's Creek Depot
Object ID
30.749.3
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Composition (Material)
Paint (Coating)
Wood (Plant material)
Cloth
Wire
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 9 in
Width: 2.875 in
Length: 4 in
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