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Toy top, Canterbury, NH

Object ID:
2019.1.1-.2
Community:
New Hampshire, Canterbury
Description

(.1) Top of maple (Acer spp.) turned between centers. A hole has been drilled through the axis of rotation and a 1/8" diameter brass pin driven through exposing about 3/16" of the pin at the bottom of the top. Thread of the pin is machined to a rounded point for the top to rotate upon. (.2) A steadier or holder turned and carved from birch (Betula spp.). Natural color, clear finish.

New Hampshire Canterbury

New Hampshire Canterbury

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Shaker Museum Top. https://shakermuseum.us/object/?id=24160. Accessed on October 7, 2024

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