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Patti Platypus Beanie Baby Stuffed Toy
Identifier:
2005.80.11Description:
Plush toy with original heart-shaped label. Purple body, gold beak and feet with 2 black glass eyes.One of the popular Beanie Babies Collection toys that were one of the most popular inexpensive collectibles in 1990s, especially with children.,
Acquired for donor's daughter, Meredith, when she was a young girl.
1) Ty, Beanie Babie Original. The Beanie Baby Collection. Patti. Style 4025. Date of Birth: 1-6-93.
Date:
1990 – 1998Materials:
PolyesterCurrent Location Status:
In StorageCollection Tier:
Tier 2Source:
Gift Of Marilyn MerdzinskiExhibit/Program:
TOYS! (2018 – 2020)This GRPM original exhibit featured toys and games from the museum’s collections in meticulously crafted displays representing childhood in different eras. This interactive, multi-generational exhibition of toys and games is sure to rekindle childhood memories and spark the creation of new ones.
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Ty Incorporated (creator) Marilyn Merdzinski (donor)Marilyn Merdzinski was one of the Grand Rapids Public Museum's most influential and longest-serving employees. She started her career at the GRPM just out of college in 1977 and retired 37 years later in 2015. During her tenure at the GRPM she held numerous leadership positions in the Collections Department, eventually retiring as the Vice President of Collections. Among her numerous accomplishments are stewarding the museum's collections safely through several moves, helping to establish the conceptual framework for the new Van Andel Museum Center, becoming a national leader on NAGPRA issues, and helping to found the Museum School.
