Marbles, 1800-1900

THF97442 / Marbles, 1800-1900
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Artifact Overview

Marbles have been a popular toy for thousands of years. They have been used to play hundreds of different games. Marbles also have been made from various materials - glass, stone, ceramic, metal and plastic. These marbles date from the 1800s and are made of clay.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Marble (Game piece)

Date Made

1800-1900

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

96.0.85

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Clay

Dimensions

Diameter: 0.5 in
Diameter: 2 in

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