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Suspension rattle
Restricted: For reference only

Suspension rattle

19th century
Object PlaceUnited States
Medium/TechniqueDeer dewclaws, leather
DimensionsLength 5.7 cm (2 1/4 in.)
Credit LineLeslie Lindsey Mason Collection
Accession number17.2234
On View
Not on view
ClassificationsMusical instruments
ProvenanceFrancis W. Galpin (b. 1858 - d. 1945), Hatfield Regis, England; 1916, sold by Francis W. Galpin to William Lindsey (b. 1858 - d. 1922), Boston; 1916, gift of William Lindsey to the MFA. (Accession Date: October 5, 1916)
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