Marble, 1850-1900

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Artifact Overview

Children have played marble games for generations. Rules and objectives vary, but one of the most well-known marbles game requires a player to knock other players' marbles out of a ring. Players decide either to play "for keeps" or "for fair" (the marbles are returned owners.) This marble dates from the mid to late 19th century and is made of stone.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Marble (Game piece)

Date Made

1850-1900

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

44.158.67.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Henry & Clara Ford.

Material

Stone (Worked rock)

Dimensions

Diameter: 0.5 in

Marble, 1850-1900