Toy - Spinning/Humming Top - Museum of Transport and Technology, New Zealand

Object detail

Accession number

F572.2002

Description

Spinning/humming top toy. Multi-coloured tin and plastic top with knob at the top which is depressed hard to make top spin on its axis. 3 stories can be seen within the transparent dome of the top - Little Red Riding Hood, Snow White & the 7 Dwarfs, Hansel & Gretle. Top makes a humming sound whilst spinning.

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Metal/Tin
Processed Material/Synthetic/Plastic

Collection

Dolls, Toys and Games Collection

Credit Line

Toy - Spinning/Humming Top, F572.2002. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Whirligig Top Top, Gyroscope Recreational Artefacts Toys

Collection type

Social History Domestic Technology Technology

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Toy - Spinning/Humming Top