Rubber Duck

Item No: E597
Dimensions: 2" w x 2" h
Patch since: Aug 01/16

Did you know that the first rubber ducks manufactured did not float? In the 19^th century, Charles Goodyear invented rubber ducks made from a hard rubber designed to serve as chew toys for dogs. It was only in 1940 that Peter Ganine sculpted a duck and sold it as a floating toy.