$36.00
Rubber Chicken Ornament—
$36.00
The Story
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Rubber Chicken Ornament
- The origin of the rubber chicken is murky, with popular theories ranging from early 20th-century clowns and vaudeville acts to specific modern traditions. The Rubber Chicken prop's history is traced to the early 1900s, with some claiming it was first used by clowns. Other stories cite origins with medieval court jesters, soldiers in the French Revolution, and early vaudeville performers. Some events, like the Iowa State Fair's Rubber Chicken Throwing Contest, were started due to safety concerns replacing Rolling Pin Throwing Contests with a less dangerous alternative in 1994
- Measures approx: 5.5" X 1.25" X 1.25"
- Material : Glass
- All of our ornaments are hand crafted and detailed in India, Philippines and Mexico
- Our ornaments are so much fun, and if you'd like more than one of this style, please send us an email ([email protected]) or give us a call during business hours (212-620-0642).
Description
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Rubber Chicken Ornament
- The origin of the rubber chicken is murky, with popular theories ranging from early 20th-century clowns and vaudeville acts to specific modern traditions. The Rubber Chicken prop's history is traced to the early 1900s, with some claiming it was first used by clowns. Other stories cite origins with medieval court jesters, soldiers in the French Revolution, and early vaudeville performers. Some events, like the Iowa State Fair's Rubber Chicken Throwing Contest, were started due to safety concerns replacing Rolling Pin Throwing Contests with a less dangerous alternative in 1994
- Measures approx: 5.5" X 1.25" X 1.25"
- Material : Glass
- All of our ornaments are hand crafted and detailed in India, Philippines and Mexico
- Our ornaments are so much fun, and if you'd like more than one of this style, please send us an email ([email protected]) or give us a call during business hours (212-620-0642).
