Toy Gyroscope Category_THF - 1542/Apparel/Unisex Marcus Garvey and W

Marcus Garvey and W

Made from soft

Material: 100% hand-woven cotton

contrast dark grey twill neck tape

Antiqued and hand-finished Parchment Stationery Set

Toy Gyroscope Category_THF - 1542/Apparel/Unisex Marcus Garvey and WThis gyroscope appears to have first been produced in 1911 although 1917 is often quoted. Originally it was made by as a Hurst manufacturing and later made by Chandler manufacturing, under the name of 'Chandler gyroscope'. In the first half of the 20th century they were widely found in the 'five and dime' stores across America. In 1982 the product was purchased by Tedco. The look has remained unchanged and has been a classic educational toy for