Summary
Black and white photograph depicting two boys playing marbles on sandy ground, Australia, 1954.
It is one of a group of photographs probably taken by American folklorist Dr Dorothy Howard while she was studying children's games and playlore in Australia under a Fulbright research grant,1954-1955. Her photographs and research have become part of the Australian Children's Folklore Collection at Museum Victoria - part of the UNESCO Australian Memory of the World Register.
The ACFC is unique in Australia, documenting contemporary children's folklore across Australia and in other countries reaching back to the 1870s. The Collection has a strong component of research material relating to Victoria.
Description of Content
Two boys (middle primary) playing marbles on sandy ground. The marbles and flicking style are clearly visible in this close-up photo. Both boys are wearing shorts and short-sleeved shirts, and have socks and buckle-up shoes on. There is a wooden paling fence in the background.
Physical Description
Black and white photograph.
More Information
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Collection Names
Australian Children's Folklore Collection, Dorothy Howard Collection
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Copied from Dr June Factor
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Date Depicted
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Photographer
Dr Dorothy Howard, Australia, 1954
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Format
Photograph, Black & White
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Type of item
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Keywords
Children's Play, Games, Schools, Making History - Australian Childrens Folklore
