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Collection Type

  • Toys and games

Date

1890-1930

GUSN

GUSN-13972

Description

Tin toy top. Metallic red, green, and gold colors.

Details

Descriptive Terms

spinning tops
embossing
tin (metal)
Tin
Embossed
TOP

Inscription

Embossed around circular portion of top: ""THE CLAWING TOP/TOUPIE/PATTE BTEE/S.G.D.G. PARIS""

Associated Building

Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

2.25 (H), 2.125 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker

Accession Number

1998.158

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