Category

Tools and Equipment for Materials

Sub-Category

Animal Husbandry T&E

Material Type

Artifact

Description

Hanging bird cage

Narrative

This cage was potentially used by the Kamlahs to keep a small songbird. It is indicative of the trend of keeping songbirds and developing home menageries in the late Victorian/Early Edwardian age. The cage displays the interest of blue collar workers in keeping songbirds as a cheaper alternative to other pets. The cage features a modified peacock design,which is associated with the streamline modern style trend.

Accession Number

DE1974.1

Catalogue Number

DE1974.1.46

Notes

Pencilled-in number change: "DE1974.5.20"

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