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Skipping Rope

1910-1915 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

This skipping rope belonged to the donor as a child in about 1912. A traditional toy, skipping ropes come in many shapes and sizes and can be used for a range of games. This one was taken to the zoo, where it was damaged by a monkey.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Wood and rope
Brief description
Wood and rope, possibly Italian, about 1912
Physical description
Length of thin rope made of four twisted strands. The handles are of unpainted wood which are hollow and threaded through each rope end and held fast by a knot. The handles are not identical. One is cigar shaped although narrower at one end; the other is similar but fatter with the addition of a turned finial end.
Dimensions
  • Length: 205cm
Style
Credit line
Given by Mr and Mrs Drewitt
Object history
The skipping rope belonged to the donor as a child in Italy. It was damaged by a monkey in the zoo.
Summary
This skipping rope belonged to the donor as a child in about 1912. A traditional toy, skipping ropes come in many shapes and sizes and can be used for a range of games. This one was taken to the zoo, where it was damaged by a monkey.
Collection
Accession number
MISC.512-1986

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Record createdJuly 1, 2009
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