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The Squeaker
 
This page is being used to record information abou the history of the noisemaking design known as the Squeaker. Please contact me if you know any of this information is incorrect or if you have any other information that should be added. Thank you.

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1923

As far as know this design first appears in 'More Paper Magic' by Will Blyth, which was published by C Arthur Pearson in London in 1923.

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The design also appears:

1949

As 'A Paper Whistle' in 'Papercraft: How to make toys, favors and useful articles' by Joseph Leeming, which was published by Lipincott in Philadelphia in 1949.

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1960

As 'The Chinese Bugle' in 'Paper Folding Fun' by Robert Harbin, which was published by Oldbourne in London in 1960.

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