Objects Record
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Metadata
Catalog Number |
2003.85.3.3 |
Object Name |
Holder, String |
Title |
String Dispenser |
Date |
circa 1930 |
Year Range from |
1925 |
Year Range to |
1935 |
Description |
Bird house string dispenser. Wood painted cream makes up birdhouse and back (1.), which is larger than birdhouse. Roof (2.) for birdhouse is painted black, and sits on top. Round hole on front of birdhouse and small ledge on three sides. Through hole you can see ball of string (3.). Small wooden bird standing on ledge painted yellow and black with orange beak. Bird's beak is at tiny hole on front where string is dispensed. Small indent in ledge below this where there is a blade for string to be cut. Back of string dispenser is not painted and there is a screw at the top. Top of back is cut in pointed design. |
People |
Cowley, Margerite Cowley, Edward |
Search Terms |
McTague Street Oxford Street |
Subjects |
ANIMALS - BIRDS CRAFTS HOMEMAKING |
Dimensions |
H-24 W-12 D-11.5 cm |
Collection |
Artifacts |