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Object Name
Child's Rattle
Object Number
2004-26-8
Description
Silver child's rattle - decorative design of vines and flowers. Round top with stem underneath. Stem mostly silver with small piece of round coral at end. Single silver bell hangs from underside of top. Spots for five other bells but all missing. Silver makers marks at bottom of stem and engraved initials in script "EHP"
Comment
Belonged to Betsy Shoomaker and descended through McNeil family to current donor.
Category
Recreational Artifacts
Date Made
ca. 1680
Dimensions
3 1/4" long
Materials
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Child's Rattle