Summary
Simple wooden top which forms part of the Australian Children's Folklore Collection (ACFC).
The ACFC is unique in Australia, documenting contemporary children's folklore across Australia and in other countries reaching back to the 1870s. The Collection has a strong component of research material relating to Victoria.
This object was part of a group of items, originally from the National Trust of Australia, which arrived at the Museum with the ACFC.
Physical Description
Small wooden top which tapers to a point at one end and tapers to a thin stalk at the other. The central groove around the body of the top is coloured red.
Significance
Top-spinning is an ancient activity. Tops dated at 1200-1400BC were excavated in Egypt, and they are often mentioned in classical literature. They are found throughout the world and used by adults and children, in rituals as well as for games of skill. There are many different kinds of tops, and the way they are used depends on their size and shape.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from National Trust of Australia (Victoria), 18 May 1999
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Exhibition Collection Management
35 mm (Width), 45 mm (Height)
width is diameter
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Keywords
Children's Folklore, Children's Play, Games, Making History - Australian Childrens Folklore
