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TOY: SPINNING TOP

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Overview

Worn metal spinning top with wooden press. Some colour visible. Red and blue around rim. Floral motif with 'Germany' pressed into metal. Item has been dug up from the garden on 195 Townshend Road, Subiaco so has worn, bent and dirt build up.

Historical information

From a collection of archaeological items found in the garden on 195 Townshend Road Subiaco

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-43-2021.112.2

Item type

Material

Width

110 mm

Height or length

170 mm

Depth

110 mm

Keywords

Townshend Road [195], Subiaco

Museum Treasure

Statement of significance

Historical example of childrens toys. Archaelogical.

Subiaco Museum

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