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Rattle

Rattle

Object NameRattle

MediumWood

ClassificationsDolls, Doll Accessories, Toys and Games

Credit LineIn the Farm House Museum Collection, Farm House Museum, University Museums, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa.

Object number76.31.84

Status

On view

Collections

Label TextBaby rattles pre-date the Victorian Era, found in archeological sites from Ancient Greece and Rome. Rattles have been made of ceramic, wood, metal, and eventually plastic. Rattles provide a source of stimulation for babies and continue to be a popular child development toy for infants today.

Locations

(not entered) Iowa State University, Farm House Museum

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