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1820-1850
GUSN-2310
Large molded ring with disc and two shaped hooks holds conical-shaped top on cylindrical body comprised of tube-like bars with molded circular base; interior of cage with hanging ring, tubular perch and tin door with hasp; cage holds a stuffed parrot.
birdcages (containers)
soldering
taxidermy
Aves (class)
tin (metal)
Tin
Soldered
Stuffed Bird
Cage, Bird
Original to Cogswell's Grant (Essex, Mass.),
Unknown
36 (H), 16 (diameter) (inches)
Gift of Bertram K. and Nina Fletcher Little
1991.318
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