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1941

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Baby Rattle Rattle, 18th century

This is a rattle. It is dated 18th century and we acquired it in 1941. Its medium is silver, mother-of-pearl. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Mrs. DeWitt Clinton Cohen and DeWitt Clinton Cohen. It is credited Gift of Mr. and Mrs. DeWitt Clinton Cohen.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 14 × 5.5 × 5.5 cm (5 1/2 × 2 3/16 × 2 3/16 in.)

It has the following markings

On the finial of the rattle: [1] possibly a circular mark, illegible

Cite this object as

Baby Rattle Rattle, 18th century; silver, mother-of-pearl; H x W x D: 14 × 5.5 × 5.5 cm (5 1/2 × 2 3/16 × 2 3/16 in.); Gift of Mr. and Mrs. DeWitt Clinton Cohen; 1941-34-8

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