Birdcage

Object/Artifact

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Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Birdcage

Entry/Object ID

PM.65.585

Description

Birdcage: Top conical, on bottom tapered to base; made of wicker with woven horizontal joints; at top, triangular wooden trapeze; at center, perch; small wicker door; 12 heart-shaped brass links for chain; bluebird on contemporary perch (PM.65.586).

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Notes

Dates: 1600 - 1699 Date made: r. 1600 - 1699

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

PCR 6480, 6852
BOX 183

Dimensions

Dimension Description

w 23"chain

Height

23 in

Diameter

18 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 23 x 18 in. (58.4 x 45.7 cm)

Material

Wood, brass, Wicker

Relationships

Related Entries

Notes

PM.65.586 - Stuffed bird (?) - Used together

General Notes

Note Type

Curatorial Remarks

Note

According to Kate Johnson, HHV Curator, this object was probably destroyed in the Philipsburg Manor barn fire. [Jessa J. Krick, 12/14/2009] File Card Missing

Note Type

General Note

Note

See 65.586

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Philipsburg Complex, Barn