Object Details
maker
Beetleware Corporation
Description
This beetleware plastic mug with lid was a promotional item for the Little Orphan Annie radio show and it's sponsor, Ovaltine.
Little Orphan Annie first aired in 1930 on Chicago's WGN, going national on NBC in 1931, where it aired for 11 years. The program followed the serialized adventures of the titular orphan, a spunky red-haired moppet, and her dog Sandy. Based on Harold Gray's popular syndicated newspaper comic strip, the program was on of the first radio shows to focus on a juvenile audience.
In addition to the radio program, the character of Annie has been the focus of numerous film adaptations and a Broadway musical. The newspaper strip lasted in various forms until 2010.
Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
Gift of Helen R. Cannon
Date made
1930s
ID Number
2003.0159.01
accession number
2003.0159
catalog number
2003.0159.01
Object Name
Mug
Physical Description
plastic (overall material)
paper (overall material)
ink (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 9.5 cm x 6.5 cm x 7.5 cm x 7 cm; 3 3/4 in x 2 9/16 in x 2 15/16 in x 2 3/4 in
place made
United States: Illinois, Chicago
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Culture and the Arts: Entertainment
Food
Data Source
National Museum of American History
Subject
Comics
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_1250277