Summary
Group of marbles in green bag which forms part of the Australian Children's Folklore Collection (ACFC).
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. This object was part of a group of items, originally from the National Trust of Australia, which arrived at the Museum with the ACFC.
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
Assorted marbles, perhaps of different dates. Housed in a green cloth bag.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from National Trust of Australia (Victoria), 18 May 1999
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Exhibition Collection Management
30 mm (Length), 150 mm (Width), 170 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Children's Folklore, Children's Play, Games, Making History - Australian Childrens Folklore
