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Actions	gird Remove from selection Add to selection $Archived Images\B_numbers\B501-B1000\B632.JPG; B632; ;$ Object numberB632 Titlegird DescriptionMetal gird. A gird (the Scots word for "hoop") is a 19th century child's toy. The gird would be rolled along the street by a hooked rod, known as a "cleek" and kept balanced and pushed forward using the cleek. Popular with children from working families as the toy could be made easily and cheaply. 19th century. Production periodearly 20th century Object namegird Object category2.824 Dimensions gird diameter: 47.2 cm

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Object numberB632

Titlegird

DescriptionMetal gird. A gird (the Scots word for "hoop") is a 19th century child's toy. The gird would be rolled along the street by a hooked rod, known as a "cleek" and kept balanced and pushed forward using the cleek. Popular with children from working families as the toy could be made easily and cheaply. 19th century.

Production periodearly 20th century

Object namegird

Object category2.824

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