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Image of Gallery in South Kensington
On display at Young V&A
Play Gallery, Moving and Making, Case 4

Tambourine

1950-1955 (manufactured)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Tambourine, tinplate printed in red, blue, yellow and cream showing an illustration of a girl playing a tambourine with a border of red diamonds. The underside is cream. Around the edge, set at equal distances, are four pairs of brass discs slotted onto a bar which in turn slots onto the edge.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Printed tinplate, brass
Brief description
Tambourine; Tin, English, 1950-55
Physical description
Tambourine, tinplate printed in red, blue, yellow and cream showing an illustration of a girl playing a tambourine with a border of red diamonds. The underside is cream. Around the edge, set at equal distances, are four pairs of brass discs slotted onto a bar which in turn slots onto the edge.
Dimensions
  • Diameter: 267mm
  • Height: 48mm
Production typeMass produced
Marks and inscriptions
'BRITISH MADE'
Credit line
Given by Mrs Henrys
Object history
Given by Mrs Henry [86/583]. On entry to the museum its condition was noted as 'fair, slightly misshapen and paintwork rubbed; one disc dislodged.'
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
MISC.972-1991

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Record createdJuly 1, 2009
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