Set of Marbles
late 19th century (made)
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Marbles are one of the oldest known toys and are known to have been played with in pre-Christian Rome. It is a simple toy, but one that has stood the test of time, going in and out of fashion throughout the ages.
Originally made in the late 19th century, these marbles were found on the banks of the River Thames by a professional 'Mudlark'. This set comsists of 13 different coloured and sized marbles all but two made of glass.
Originally made in the late 19th century, these marbles were found on the banks of the River Thames by a professional 'Mudlark'. This set comsists of 13 different coloured and sized marbles all but two made of glass.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 13 parts.
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| Brief description | A set of 13 different coloured and sized marbles, made in England in the late 19th century |
| Physical description | These 13 marbles are different coloured and different sizes. Most of them have a sctratched surface and has a swirl init. Some of them have been a bit damaged. Most of them are clear glass but two of them are not. some of them are dirty because they were found in the Thames. |
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| Credit line | Given by Graeme Brudenell |
| Object history | This marble, along with others that have been donated, were found on the banks of the Thames by a professional 'Mudlark'. |
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| Summary | Marbles are one of the oldest known toys and are known to have been played with in pre-Christian Rome. It is a simple toy, but one that has stood the test of time, going in and out of fashion throughout the ages. Originally made in the late 19th century, these marbles were found on the banks of the River Thames by a professional 'Mudlark'. This set comsists of 13 different coloured and sized marbles all but two made of glass. |
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| Accession number | B.336:1 to 13-2013 |
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| Record created | April 15, 2014 |
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