Birdhouse
Object number96.14.5 a,b
Artist
Tony Sarge
Artist
McKee Glass Company
Datec. 1950
Mediumglass; metal
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
DescriptionOpaque white pressed glass birdhouse with flat silver metal bottom that attaches to birdhouse. Cylindrical form flaring out towards bottom with domed top and two oval indentations. Birdhouse has vertical wood grain design. Lid is painted orange-red and has rounded shingles.Dimensions6.75 x 5.25 in. (17.1 x 13.3 cm)Marksalong bottom rim, "MFG. BY MCK. G. CO. PAT. APPLD. FOR"
Label TextA glass birdhouse seemed like a good idea, but this item flopped on the market when it was discovered that it became too hot inside for birds to use. McKee Glass Co., Jeannette, Pa.
Subjects
Terms
On View
On viewCollections
1939-1945