Object Details
Created by
Columbia Records, American, founded 1888
Subject of
Fishbone, American, founded 1979
Description
Rubber promotional toy of a fish skeleton with in tact head and tail for Fishbone's first, self-titled album. The toy has a small green paper card tied to it, which reads [fishbone / On Columbia Records / April Fool's Day 1985] in black text.
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the documentary "Everyday Sunshine: The Story of Fishbone"
Date
1985
Object number
2012.95.52
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
Type
toys (recreational artifacts)
Medium
rubber and twine with ink on paper
Dimensions
L x W (x D of fish): 6 1/4 x 1 1/4 x 1/2 in. (15.9 x 3.2 x 1.3 cm)
L x W (card): 4 x 2 in. (10.2 x 5.1 cm)
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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Classification
Memorabilia and Ephemera - Other
Exhibition
Musical Crossroads
On View
NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 053
Data Source
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Topic
African American
Funk (Music)
Rock and roll (Music)
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmaahc_2012.95.52