Summary
Alternative Name(s): Marbles; Ballot Balls
Black 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
Five black ceramic balls that are not perfectly spherical with areas that are rough from manufacture.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Independent Order of Oddfellows, 15 Apr 1996
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Overall Dimensions
1.7 cm (Length), 1.5 cm (Height)
Measurements show range of diameter size.
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