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https://collections.galtmuseum.com/link/artifact9199
Material Type
Artifact
Other Name
EYEBALLS
Date Range From
1920
Date Range To
1970
Materials
WAX, GLASS, COPPER
Catalogue Number
P19990035128
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Material Type
Artifact
Other Name
EYEBALLS
Date Range From
1920
Date Range To
1970
Materials
WAX, GLASS, COPPER
No. Pieces
1
Height
1.7
Length
3.9
Width
3.0
Description
A SMALL LUMP OF DARK WAX TO WHICH 2 GLASS EYEBALLS ARE ATTACHED. THE EYEBALLS ARE WHITE WITH BLUE IRISES AND BLACK PUPILS. THE BOTTOMS OF THE EYEBALLS ARE PAINTED FLESH COLOURED. THERE IS A SINGLE PIECE OF WIRE STICKING OUT OF THE BOTTOM. OUT OF THE TOP THERE ARE TWO PIECES OF COPPER WIRE STICKING OUT, AND THESE GO THROUGH A PIECE OF METAL THAT IS SHAPED LIKE A LIGHT BULB WITH FLAT SIDES.
Subjects
ARTIFACT REMNANT
TOY
Historical Association
LEISURE
History
PROBABLY FROM A DOLL OR TOY. THE WIRES SUGGEST THAT THE TOY MAY HAVE BEEN ELECTRIC OR BATTERY-OPERATED. CAME IN HANDKERCHIEF BOX P19990035124-GA. SEE P19990035001-GA FOR ADDITIONAL HISTORY.
Catalogue Number
P19990035128
Acquisition Date
2000-07
Collection
Museum
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