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Pair of Rattles

1960-1969 (made)
Place of origin

These rattles were made in America in the 1960s and both have tinplate bodies and plastic handles.


Object details

Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Rattle
  • Rattle
Materials and techniques
Brief description
two child's rattles both made from tinplate and plastic, U.S.A, 1960s
Physical description
Both rattles are made from painted tinplate and each has a plastic handle. When the handle is turned the cogs on the wheel inside also turn, hitting a narrow strip of tin and so making a rattling sound.
Summary
These rattles were made in America in the 1960s and both have tinplate bodies and plastic handles.
Collection
Accession number
MISC.500:1 & 2-1986

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Record createdJuly 1, 2009
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