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Gertie the Galloping Goose

Clockwork Toy Goose
ca. 1930 (manufactured)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

This clockwork goose has a separate head pinned to the neck to enable it to move. When wound up the toy moves up and down on its legs. The damaged box has a picture of a goose in a farm yard. The trademark of the head and shoulders of a clown juggling balls each with a letter to spell Unique.

Object details

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Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Clockwork Toy Goose
  • Box
TitleGertie the Galloping Goose (manufacturer's title)
Brief description
Clockwork toy goose "Gertie the Galloping Goose" made in the United States about 1930
Physical description
This clockwork goose has a separate head pinned to the neck to enable it to move. When wound up the toy moves up and down on its legs. The damaged box has a picture of a goose in a farm yard. The trademark of the head and shoulders of a clown juggling balls each with a letter to spell Unique.
Dimensions
  • Length: 23.5cm
  • Width: 10.2cm
  • Depth: 10.2cm
Production typeMass produced
Marks and inscriptions
The box is marked:- UNIQUE ART MANUFACTURING CO. INC. 200 WAVERLY AVENUE NEWARK WITH DISPLAY OFFICES AT 200 FIFTH AVENUE, NEW YORK
Collection
Accession number
MISC.16&A-1978

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Record createdJanuary 27, 2004
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