Jerry Garcia Chia Pet

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Object Details

performing artist

Garcia, Jerry

curatorial division

Music, Sports, and Entertainment

maker

Joseph Enterprises, Inc.

Description

Introduced in 1977, Chia Pet is the trade name for a brand of novelty terracotta planters in the form of figurines. Chia Pets have come in many designs, including animals and characters from popular culture. Chia sprouts are grown on the planter in select areas to resemble features such as hair or fur.

This Chia Pet depicts Jerry Garcia (1942-1995) best known for being a singer, songwriter and guitarist in the rock band Grateful Dead.

Location

Currently not on view

ID Number

2005.3116.07

nonaccession number

2005.3116

catalog number

2005.3116.07

Object Name

Planter

Measurements

overall: 4 7/8 in x 3 in x 3 3/4 in; 12.3825 cm x 7.62 cm x 9.525 cm

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Culture and the Arts: Entertainment

Data Source

National Museum of American History

Metadata Usage

CC0

Link to Original Record

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ab-e4c5-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record ID

nmah_1299399