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green, yellow and red marble
Catalog #: 1981.0746.159,
Accession #: 1981.0746
Currently on display
From the Smithsonian Collection
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Physical Description |
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artifact. 11/16" Glass, machine made, USA. Swirls of opaque yellow and light green and clear orange near surface; machine made, a few air bubbles in glass.
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Details |
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Credit: | Gift of Marble Collectors Society
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History |
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Most kids had few belongings to entertain themselves with on the bus and at recess. Marbles and jump ropes were popular at the time and they could be played in groups or alone. Both were inexpensive, but highly prized by the children who owned them.
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