Date:1768 - 1900 (c.)
Description:Both diabolo and tip-cat were toys that children played at home, or in the street or playground. They were very cheap to buy, or could be home-made. Both involve using string to keep the reel spinning. The diabolo dates from between 1850 and1900. The earlier tip-cat is from 1768.
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This metal figure of a dog has jointed legs. These work by means of levers, attached ...
This early doll has a wooden head and jointed body, with leather arms. The head ...
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This doll, sold under the trade name 'Revalo', was made by the German maker Gebruder ...
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This construction set, made of coloured interlocking plastic pieces, was made by ...
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Both diabolo and tip-cat were toys that children played at home, or in the street or playground. They ...
Close-up of the end of the diabolo reel.
The tip-cat is made of polished wood and has a handwritten inscription in ink : 'This was Joseph Yeats' ...
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Donor ref:H10745 and H12177 (57/12181)
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