Word: tops
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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MCNAMEE has just finished a beautiful example of a "Roger Payne" crushed levant binding. It is gilt top, uncut edges and very finely tooled with a nice pattern. It will be in Amee's bookstore window Harvard Sq. for the next few days...
MCNAMEE has just finished a beautiful example of a "Roger Payne" crushed levant binding. It is gilt top, uncut edges and very finely tooled with a lace pattern. It will be in Amee's bookstore window Harvard Sqr. for the next few days...
...Kishimoto's exhibition of Japanese top-spinning which came next was something entirely new, and he showed great skill and dexterity in his management of the top. After a little juggling with the top while it was in motion he began the second part of his act which was really wonderful...
Setting the top in motion with his hands he took a string and by throwing the top in the air, and catching it on its peg in a loop of the string be kept it continually spinning. Once the top went so high as to strike the rafters supporting the roof but it was caught nevertheless. He then walked around the hall keeping the top spinning all the time and throwing it over his head, under his legs and behind his back. The spectators were greatly pleased with the exhibition and Kishimoto received much applause...
...Japanese Top Spinning Exhibition, N. Kishimoto...