Collection Highlights
The Natural History of Carolina, Florida, and the Bahama Islands
Date:
Object Number:
LIB.QH41.C26.1974
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Whirligig
Object Number:
INV.8061
Date:
1800-1850
Medium:
Wood, metal, paper, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 5/8 x 2 3/8 in. ( 21.9 x 6 cm )
Description:
Jointed figure carved out of wood, with small bells attached to the end of each arm, mounted on top of wooden spindle attached to a circular base; wooden bead on spindle shaft is all that remains of spinning mechanism.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
