Toy Item Number: Edz1086 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Stack of pink circular slips of paper with four coloured feathers protruding from the centre.
History Of Use
At the time of collection (1980), children often played with this toy. It is a game of chance. At that time, television was just becoming available, and air conditioning had not yet appeared in people’s homes, so children spent a lot of time playing outdoors. Furthermore, homework was not as onerous as it later became. For these reasons, village children enjoyed playing games outdoors and this toy, being inexpensive and readily available, was one of those played. Children, primarily girls, tried to keep it in the air by hitting it with the flat of their hand or the inside edge of their feet. Children in Hong Kong now (2013) rarely play outdoors and, to the extent that they have any free time after doing school work, watch television or amuse themselves with electronic games.
Cultural Context
Toys and games.
Narrative
From a small shop in Tsuen Wan. This toy was collected in Hong Kong, but whether it is specific to that region of China is not known.
Item History
- Made in Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong, China during 1979
- Collected by Elizabeth L. Johnson during 1979
- Owned by Elizabeth L. Johnson before March 17, 1980
- Received from Elizabeth L. Johnson (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source) on March 17, 1980
What
- Name
- Toy
- Identification Number
- Edz1086
- Type of Item
- toy
- Material
- paper, feather, leather skin and dye
- Overall
- height 4.3 in, depth 0.59 in, diameter 2.0 in
Who
- Culture
- Chinese: Hakka
- Field Collector
- Elizabeth L. Johnson
- Previous Owner
- Elizabeth L. Johnson
- Received from
- Elizabeth L. Johnson (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong, China
When
- Creation Date
- during 1979
- Collection Date
- during 1979
- Ownership Date
- before March 17, 1980
- Acquisition Date
- on March 17, 1980
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 0610/0056