Marble Used by Edsel Ford, circa 1900

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Artifact Overview

Children have played with marbles for generations. This glass marble belonged to Edsel Ford, the only child of Henry and Clara Ford. Born in 1893, Edsel would have played with this toy at a time when his father was trying to establish a successful company and working to create his ideal automobile.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Marble (Game piece)

Date Made

circa 1900

Place of Creation

Creator Notes

Possibly made in Germany.

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

44.160.164

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Glass (Material)

Color

Green
Yellow (Color)
Pink (Color)
White (Color)

Dimensions

Diameter: 0.688 in

Marble Used by Edsel Ford, circa 1900