Cat, mechanical

Object/Artifact

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Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Cat, mechanical

Entry/Object ID

MP.87.594

Description

Toy cat covered in white and black rabbit fur with mechanical mouth: cat seated with tail wrapped around body; head slightly tilted to its right; has green glass eyes, pink nose, red tongue; red tape collar with red pompons and brass-coated bell; when ring by breastbone is pulled, mouth opens and emits a "mewing" cry.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Date made

circa 1900

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

11 in

Width

8 in

Depth

5-3/4 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 11 x 8 x 5 3/4 in. (27.9 x 20.3 x 14.6 cm)

Material

Leather, Glass, Cotton, Composition, Steel, papier-mache, Fur, Felt

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Condition: front legs detached; evidence of insect infestation; wear on ears, mouth and near ring; collar faded.

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, Livingston Bedroom