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Miniature Jack-in-the-Box Toy, Fairy Castle

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Miniature Jack-in-the-Box Toy, Fairy Castle

Category

Art, Architecture, and Design

Classification

CHENHALL - Recreational Objects - Toys - Figure, Toy - Jack-in-the-Box
CHENHALL - Communication Objects - Arts - Visual Arts - Sculpture - Miniature

Object Origin
Date Created:

1928-1935

Physical Characteristics

Object Description: Miniature gold box with round marble attached to spring inside. White marble with painted with black and red to create features. Small hook on the outside to keep box closed, engraved on the top.

Materials:

gold

Marks: "COLLEEN"

Measurements: Object:
    Height: 0.6 in, Width: 0 in, Depth: 0 in

Credit

Gift of Colleen Moore, 49.129.293

Display Status

On Exhibit

Miniature Jack-in-the-Box Toy, Fairy Castle

About: Miniature Jack-in-the-Box Toy, Fairy Castle

About: Miniature Jack-in-the-Box Toy, Fairy Castle

This small, yet functional, Jack-in-the-Box can be found in the Drawing Room. The Jack-in-the-Box toy dates back to the 16th century in Germany. It is a mechanical toy in a box that would open when a handle was turned (while playing a distinct tune), with a figure that would spring out, often with a pop-up motion. The figure is usually a clown or jester, which makes the toy both surprising and amusing. The theme of the Drawing Room is the story of Cinderella, reflected in murals painted by George Townsend Cole, who also painted the ceiling. The floor is rose quartz with a border of green jade which was made in China and took nine months to complete. Above the shimmering floor is the diamond, emerald, and pearl chandelier which at one time, was lit with tiny electric light bulbs, the size of grains of wheat (to modernize the lighting and because these tiny light bulbs are no longer manufactured, newer LED lighting has been installed throughout the Fairy Castle). The chandelier was designed and created by H.B. Crouch, a famous jeweler and authority on antiques.

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