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Tambourine

Wooden frame, completely covered with painted cotton sateen on the front, pale green cotton velvet around the edge and plain, natural-coloured cotton fabric on the back. Front decorated with a design of crysanthemums in oils. Six pairs of copper alloy jingles around the frame. Large pink silk bow attached to edge at bottom, two pink silk bows at top, their long ends joined to form a carrying handle or hanging strap.

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  • Period:late 19th century
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  • Repository:National Museums Liverpool
  • Measurements:Diameter 360mm, depth 65mm