small Turkey-shaped Easter Candy container, early 1900s

Name/Title

small Turkey-shaped Easter Candy container, early 1900s

Entry/Object ID

1982.60.31

Description

ACC. NO. 82.60.31 SUBJECT CATEGORY: SEASONAL, EASTER OBJECT: CONTAINER DATE OR PERIOD: EARLY 1900's DESCRIPTION: CANDY CONTAINER IN THE FORM OF A PLUCKED TURKEY. BODY OF CONTAINER IS FABRICATED OF PAPIER-MACHE, WHICH APPEARS TO BE HAND-COLORED. ONE SIDE OF CONTAINER HAS A FLAT OPENER SECURED BY ELASTIC CORD. SIZE: L 4" HISTORY OF OBJECT: CANDY CONTAINER THAT BELONGED TO ELEANOR CLARK AS A CHILD. THE CLARK FAMILY CAME TO ALAMEDA IN THE LATE 1870's. ACQUIRED FROM: ELEANOR CLARK [DEC 1882] CATALOGED: MARCH 7, 1998