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Marbles

1960 - 1965 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Collection of marbles, mainly of translucent glass with twists of colour inside.
124 glass with coloured twists, including 2 opaque; 1 of marble or clay; 18 uncoloured clear glass; 1 multifaceted glass bead.


Object details

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Object type
Materials and techniques
Glass and stone, polished.
Brief description
Glass, English, 1960-65
Physical description
Collection of marbles, mainly of translucent glass with twists of colour inside.
124 glass with coloured twists, including 2 opaque; 1 of marble or clay; 18 uncoloured clear glass; 1 multifaceted glass bead.
Dimensions
  • Smallest diameter: 1.5cm
  • Largest diameter: 2.5cm
Credit line
Given by Mary Kempson
Object history
Belonged to the donor's son, Stephen, born 1957.
Collection
Accession number
MISC.175-1988

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Record createdJuly 1, 2009
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