Summary
Alternative Name(s): Marbles; Ballot Balls
White ballot balls used by a friendly society as part of their election process.
Friendly societies often provided financial, sickness, unemployment and funeral benefits to their members who usually paid a contribution based on their gender and age.
Physical Description
Three white ceramic balls, the surfaces are not smooth all over, and none is perfectly spherical. Each has areas that are rough from manufacture and some discolouration from use.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Independent Order of Oddfellows, 15 Apr 1996
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Overall Dimensions
1.8 cm (Length), 1.61 cm (Height)
Measurements show range of diameters of the balls.
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