Item HT 7677 Marbles & Bag - Multicoloured, circa 1950

Summary

Multicoloured marbles inside a blue woolen bag with red checkered drawstring. They were used by Erica Nowell in 1950. Marbles is an ancient game. Stone marbles have been found which date from 4000BC. The game can be found throughout the world, and there is a commonality in the way it is played which transcends cultural differences. It is one of the most familiar children's games in Australia. Marbles as playthings were first made from stone and clay, and later from glass which allowed colour to be added.

Physical Description

Royal blue wool bag with white cotton edging and red checkered drawstring. On front are stitched the letters "P J" in red checkered material. Inside the bag are cloudy and clear multicoloured marbles of various sizes