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Object Name
Spinning Top
Object Number
1971-02-43 A-G
Description
The top is made of natural wood with vermillion colored decorations. The inside of top is hallowed out and six concave wooden discs with pointed bottoms fit inside. On top is a turned button in which the cord was wound. A black handle on top enables spinner to hold top. When top set on floor the six discs emerge and spin.
Category
Recreational Artifacts
Date Made
last half 19th century
Dimensions
2 5/8" diameter x 4" high
Materials
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Spinning Top