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TOY: BIRD WHISTLE

c. 1970
Subcollections
Toys and Games
Overview

A white bird, with red beak and eyes, sits on a plastic rod, into which a red plunger is inserted. Pushing this plunger in and out is obviously meant to produce a whistling sound - but no longer does. This toy whistle comes from the home of Mrs Marie King of 18 Rupert Street, Subiaco

Historical information

This toy whistle comes from the home of Mrs Marie King of 18 Rupert Street, Subiaco

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-43-2005.117
Item type
Objects
Themes
Leisure > Toys
Material
Plastic
Keywords
Statement Of Significance Required
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KING, Marie
Rupert Street
Rupert Street [18], Subiaco
Decade - 1970s
Year
c. 1970
Statement of significance

Provenance: This toy whistle comes from the home of Mrs Marie King of 18 Rupert Street, Subiaco.

Representativeness: An example of a children's toy whistle.

Comparative significance criteria
Rare or representative
Well provenanced
Last modified
Monday, 19 October, 2026
Completeness
94
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