4224 Pisky Desk Calendar

Physical description:

A desk calendar featuring two brass Cornish Piskies, sitting on toadstools. They are attached to a wooden stand, with a little brass holder between them, containing cards for the day of the week, the month, and the number of the day. The back of the stand resembles half a ship's wheel.

Museum classification:

Protection - Good Luck

Size:

87 x 140 x 57

Information:

A good example of the household items incorporating lucky Cornish Piskies that were common in Cornish homes, as well as popular souvenirs for visitors, particularly around the mid 20th century.

Resource:

Object

Materials:

Wood, metal (brass)

Copyright ownership:

MWM

A good example of the household items incorporating lucky Cornish Piskies that were common in Cornish homes, as well as popular souvenirs for visitors, particularly around the mid 20th century.