Collection Highlights
Armchair
Date:
1856-1857
Object Number:
1857.11
Medium:
Oak
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Luce Center
Rattle with bells and whistle
Object Number:
INV.12434
Date:
1750-1825
Medium:
Silver plate over copper alloy, coral
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/2 x 1 3/4 x 1 3/4 in. ( 14 x 4.4 x 4.4 cm )
Description:
Silver-plated baby rattle with two tiers of bells, whistle at top and smooth piece of coral at bottom; foliate repoussé design on body of rattle and on bells.
Gallery Label:
Children's rattles were often worn around their necks, suspended from ribbons or chains, to keep them from being damaged. Made of silver or gold, the rattles were fitted with a whistle at one end, a smooth piece of coral suitable to teething, and any number of bells to ring.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
