Set of Trick Rings in a Bag
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Albert G. Walker
(American, 1836 - 1902)
MakerMade by
Albert G. Walker
(American, 1836 - 1902)
Date1858
MediumRings (.a-.h): Brass.
Bag (.i): Hand-stitched, plain-woven, printed glazed cotton.
DimensionsComponent (diameter of each ring): 7 3/4in. (19.7cm)
Component (length x width of bag): 18 1/2 x 8 3/4in. (47 x 22.2cm)
ClassificationsEquipment
Credit LineThe Newman S. Hungerford Museum Fund
Object number2007.4.1.16a-i
DescriptionSet of eight trick rings (.a-.h) made of brass, in a hand-stitched floral print fabric bag. Four of the rings are closed (.c .d .f .g). The other four (.a .b .e .h) appear to be closed, but they each have an opening where the ends of the metal forming the ring are not fused.
Drawstring bag made of hand-stitched, plain-woven printed glazed cotton. The bag has a floral print on a brown ground, with flowers in shades of red, brown, and orange, and leaves in shades of green, brown, and yellow. The white fabric drawerstring is housed inside a 7/8-inch hem at the top of the bag; the ends of the drawstring are knotted together.
Drawstring bag made of hand-stitched, plain-woven printed glazed cotton. The bag has a floral print on a brown ground, with flowers in shades of red, brown, and orange, and leaves in shades of green, brown, and yellow. The white fabric drawerstring is housed inside a 7/8-inch hem at the top of the bag; the ends of the drawstring are knotted together.
Status
Not on view
