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Clockwork toys

Scope note

Windup toys using the mechanisms and workings of clocks to move all or parts of the toy; popular since the mid-19th century, especially in the United States.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000211799

Broader Terms used

windup toys

Term used for

toys, clockwork

Equivalent Terms used

clockwork toy

Created

13yrs ago

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