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Noisemaker

Title:
The Snapper
Object Name:
Noisemaker
Object ID:
1993.026
Creator:
Pierce Enterprises
Place of Origin:
Pittsburg, NH
Date:
1970-1980
Description:
"SNAPPER" wooden toy, consisting of two parts: longer part 3.6" long with 3/4" square cross section, stamped "THE/ 'SNAPPER' TM/ PITTSBURG, N. H. 03592" in ink; separate head 1.25" long with pointed tip and dowel and rubber band to create illusion of tip being pulled back by rubber band. In original unopened paper and plastic package. Black printing on white paper: "DRIVE YOUR FRIENDS CRAZY! / the "snapper" (reg) / Hand-crafted New Hampshire / DIRECTIONS / Squeeze the end of the plunger between your thumb and index/ finger to cause it to 'SNAP'. It looks like the rubber band snapped / it. IT DIDN'T, YOU DID! / PIERCE ENTERPRISES - Pittsburg, N.H. 03592".
Material:
Wood
Rubber
Paper
Plastic
Dimensions:
W-0.7 L-4.82 inches
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James L. Garvin
Subjects:
Toys
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