1959.133.24

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Details

ID Number

1959.133.24

Category

Recreational Artifacts

Sub-category

toy

Item Type

toy

Item Name

clothespins

Materials

WOOD, UNKNOWN

Measurements

overall: 1 1/2 in

Description

(.01) Neck narrower than body; 6 raised bands near barrell (.02 - .011) Peg type; keg of clothespins

History

Models such as these were toys for young girls. Many elements of traditional women's work are represented here. Daughters learned their mother's role in the family even through play. The socialization process begins early on in life. Toys possibly from Hamley's, Regent St. London, England. This store devoted solely to toys - very old store - finest toy shop in the world. Donor had many close relatives in England.

Collection Name

Museum Windsor

Subject (Fre)

Y

Subjects

Children / Enfants subject

Social life subject

Textiles subject

Women / Femmes subject

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