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Sparkler machine
Sparkler machine
Sparkler machine

Sparkler machine

Artist (American, born Germany, 1881 - 1971)
Manufacturer
Datemid 20th Century
MediumMetal
DimensionsImage: 1 3/8 x 4 5/8 x 2 1/4 in. (3.5 x 11.7 x 5.7 cm)
ClassificationsTheatrical Props
Credit LineGift of Jane Baumann, 1978
Object number1994.50.63
DescriptionSparkler machine. Round disk on top of slender rectangular piece of metal, three-dimensional, which houses two gears with metal push handle attached to metal spring. When handle is pushed both gears turn creating sparks. These can be seen in two colors red and blue, from round disk mounted on top, also makes noise as it spins
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