Noisemaker
Object number98.57.1
Manufacturer
U.S. Metal Toy Manufacturing Company
Datec. 1930
OriginNY
MediumMetal; wood; ink
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Merry Lee Rogalski
DescriptionMetal noisemaker with wooden handle. Cylindrical metal container closed at both ends with bells inside that produce sound when shaken. Around the cylinder is a printed image of a harlequin, a couple dining, a couple dancing, and a woman in ballet-style costume along with streamers and balloons. Attached to the container is a red painted wood handle.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth: 4.875 × 3.375 × 2.375 in. (12.4 × 8.6 × 6 cm)MarksBlack printed text on underside of cylinder "U. S. METAL TOY MFG CO N. Y." and "MADE IN U.S.A."
Historical NotesThis noisemaker belonged to the parents of Raymond Rogalski who lived in McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania. It was used for New Year's Eve celebrations.
Related person
Raymond Rogalski
Subjects
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Not on viewc. 1930
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