Collection Highlights
Augustus Coe Gurnee dressed for the Vanderbilt costume ball, March 26, 1883
Date:
March 26, 1883
Object Number:
PR.223.1.16.1
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Spinning top
Object Number:
Z.1549.4
Date:
1850-1925
Medium:
Ivory, mahogany
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 3/8 x 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 in. ( 3.5 x 3.8 x 3.8 cm )
Description:
Spinning top with ivory handle attached to mahogany shaft, composed of flat circular disk glued to almost flat octagonal form tapering to point.
Credit Line:
Gift of Walter S. Poor
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
