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
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