Object Details
unspecified
Meggers, Edith R.
Description
This castanet was made by an undetermined maker, possibly Germany, early 20th century. It is made of cardboard with 2 clappers shaped as a Santa Claus face, stapled on a cardboard base. This was a promotional toy from Goldberg's Department store in Washington, DC. The castanet is printed:
GOLDENBERG'S
TOY DEPARTMENT
WASHINGTON, D.C.
Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
Bequest of Edith R. Meggers
date made
early 20th century
ID Number
MI.74.28
accession number
314637
catalog number
74.28
Object Name
castanets
Physical Description
paper (overall material)
ink (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 3/4 in x 2 7/8 in x 6 3/4 in; 1.905 cm x 7.3025 cm x 17.145 cm
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_606369