Eugene Field's Daughter of the Regiment Jigger

Description

Jointed wooden soldier on metal rod extending upward from tinplate drum bearing 2 eagles, carrying shield that marked with date 1876. The soldier has a very feminine face and wears cotton clothing.


Object Information

Date Created:

1876

Collection:

Field Collection

Provenance:

Owned by Eugene Field

Dimensions:

9in * 3in

Creator(s):

Ives, Blakeslee, & Williams Company

Materials:

Plaster, Wood, Tin, Cloth

Classification:

Toy

Rights:

Free Use with Credit for Educational Purposes