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Unlike glass marbles of today, these are made of clay. Boys of the early 19th century enjoyed playing marbles but it was not a game suitable for girls, as it was not considered "lady-like" to sit on the ground and play in the dirt.

 

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Marbles

date   c. 1900
diameter   0.5"
process/materials   clay
item type   Personal Items/Toy
accession #   #1980.09.09


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