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Peg tops

Scope note

Wooden tops with a wooden or metal peg at the bottom on which the top rotates; may be spun by hand or by pulling a wound string.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000211181

Broader Terms used

tops (toys)

Term used for

peg-tops
top, peg
tops, peg

Equivalent Terms used

peg top

Created

13yrs ago

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