Swizzle Stick Drink Stirrer, Peabody Hotel Memphis, Pink Duck, Vintage 1960s

A 1960s swizzle stick from the Peabody Hotel in Memphis, Tennessee — a small, cheerful artifact of one of the South's most storied hotels.

• Venue: The Peabody Hotel, Memphis, Tennessee
• Materials: Hard plastic, pink
• Origin: USA
• Era: 1960s (estimated)
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition. No issues noted. Please review all photos before purchasing, as all sales are final.

This swizzle stick is topped with a pink figural duck, a direct nod to the hotel's famous daily duck march — a tradition that has drawn visitors to the Peabody lobby since 1933.

A wonderful gift for the swizzle stick collector, the Memphis enthusiast, the Peabody loyalist, or anyone who loves the specific stories that small objects carry.

The Peabody Hotel in Memphis is famous for many things, but nothing quite as much as the ducks. Since 1933, a family of mallards has marched daily through the Peabody lobby to the fountain and back, accompanied by the "King Cotton March" — one of the most beloved and eccentric traditions in American hotel history. Swizzle sticks from landmark hotels are among the most sought-after by collectors, and the Peabody's duck is one of the most recognizable icons in the category.

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