Marbles
late 19th century
19th Century
1/2 in. x 1/2 in. x 1/2 in.
Unidentified,
Object Type:
Toy
Medium and Support:
metal
Credit Line:
Florence Griswold Museum; Gift of Mrs. Woodward H. Griswold
Accession Number:
1968.540.a-k
Eleven metal marbles painted silver, often called "steelies." Marbles were most popular in the late 19th century. The "aggies" were most prized, the "alleys" were second, English clay were third, and yellow clay were fourth. Large marbles were called "bosses." Most marbles were imported.