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FIDO'S MUSICAL DOG HOUSE

Jack in the Box
1960-1969 (manufactured)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

lithographed mild pressed steel kennel shape containing a musical box and jack in the box in the shape of a white dog
operated by turning a handle at the back
jointing by tongue and slot

Object details

Object type
TitleFIDO'S MUSICAL DOG HOUSE (manufacturer's title)
Materials and techniques
lithographed mild pressed steel
Brief description
The World of Ohio Art, USA; 1960s
Physical description
lithographed mild pressed steel kennel shape containing a musical box and jack in the box in the shape of a white dog
operated by turning a handle at the back
jointing by tongue and slot
Dimensions
  • Length: 7¾in
  • Width: 6½in
Production typemass produced
Marks and inscriptions
drawing of a globe with OHIO ART across and lettering top and bottom (trade mark)
Credit line
Given by the Palitoy Company
Object history
THE ROOF HAS BEEN DETACHED FOR TESTING BY PALITOY AND THE EDGES ARE VERY SHARP
Production
Attribution note: tested sample
Reason For Production: retail
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
B.894-1999

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Record createdJuly 5, 2000
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