Barclay Boy Scout figurine, Circa 1920s
Collection context
Summary
- Extent:
- 1 Item
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
African American Research Library and Cultural Center, Broward County Library.
Background
- Scope and content:
Painted lead figurine of African American Boy Scout in uniform. Created by Barclay Manufacturing Company. Circa 1920s.
- Biographical / historical:
The Barclay Manufacturing Company created cast-lead figurines like this one. Boy Scouts and soldiers were some of the company's most popular subjects for thier figurines. This figurine is rare in regards to its depiction of an African American Boy Scout, as most of the figurines were of white scouts.
- Processing information:
This collection received item level processing. This finding aid may be updated to reflect new descriptions as well as acquisitions to the collection.
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Indexed terms
- Subjects:
- Boy scouts
Toys
Access and use
- Restrictions:
Collection is open for research.
- Preferred citation:
African American Research Library and Cultural Center, Broward County Library.
- Location of this collection:
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African American Research Library and Cultural Center, Broward County Library2650 Sistrunk BoulevardFort LauderdaleFL33311USA
