Crepe-paper penguin sent to Lindbergh by a child
One of the most adorable gifts sent to Charles Lindbergh, this crepe-paper penguin was made by a five-year-old boy whose name is a mystery. It symbolizes children’s fascination with America’s new hero; their hopes of catching a glimpse of him as he toured the country following his famous flight; and their desire to honor him by sending him gifts, many of which were similarly handmade. Now brittle, this penguin is housed in a silk-bedded box and kept on a shelf in a storeroom at the Library & Research Center.
Object Title and Accession Number
Crepe-paper penguin sent to Charles Lindbergh by a child. Unknown maker, 1927. 1951-127-0187.
Front view of a whimsical, hand-crafted penguin. The figure has a worn appearance and bears the label "LINDY" across its chest. The background is plain white.
Back view of a whimsical, hand-crafted penguin made of black and brown paper stands against a plain background, decorated with a colorful, striped ribbon around its neck.
Close up view of the hand-crafted pengin with a torn label reading "LINDY" in black letters. The label is attached to the penguin's chest, a yellowed-paper surface with visible creases.
Close-up of the hand-crafted penguin's feet wrapped in brown, fabric-like material, resembling cloth shoes or sandals. The surface is light gray, and the wrappings appear worn, with layers and texture visible.