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Object Name
Spinning Top
Object Number
1956-02-14 A,B
Description
A - Spinning top made of maple wood. Small, gourd shaped, hollow with square hole on side. The top fits like a cover and has a pointed shaft on one end which string was wound. Incised lines around body of top. B - Spinning top handle, shaped piece of maple wood, rounded head with a hole through middle, neck narrows under head but widens slightly towards bottom which is rounded. Incised line around middle of handle.
Comment
Belonged to Chester Benton, born August 15, 1849
Category
Recreational Artifacts
Date Made
ca. 1855-1865
Dimensions
A 3 3/4" long B 4 1/4" long
Materials
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Spinning Top