Playing Marbles In The 50 S

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Playing marbles in the 50 s. Marbles are simply little spherical balls used by children and adults to play a range of games. No one knows exactly when the first marbles were invented but they date back to the times of the ancient egyptians greeks and romans who played with marbles made of stone clay or polished nuts. Varieties of blown glass marbles were available from 1870 to 1890 in many colors and patterns. China and pottery marbles were used in the 1800 s.

The scene differed a little from my own school days in the 1950s but the games purpose remained the same to compete against a partner trying to win your opponent s marble rather than lose your own. Other popular pastimes were whip and top marbles hopscotch and skipping we also played tig kiss catch and the favourites of farmer s in his den ring a ring o roses and the good ship sails through the alley alley o. Free shipping on orders over 25 shipped by amazon. Colored glass marbles were used in 15th century germany.

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Glass marbles bulk set of 50 48 players and 2 shooters assorted colors styles and finishes. The earliest known marbles were made of stone marble or clay. They were lovingly decorated with chalk patterns in vibrant colours. Marbles 237 of 250.

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Agate marble and stone marbles continued to be. Affordable glass marbles were first made in the 19th century when a special pair of scissors that. Most commonly they are about 13 mm 1 2 in in diameter but they may range from less than 1 mm 1 30 in to over 8 cm 3 in while some art glass marbles for display purposes are over 30 cm 12 in wide marbles can be used for a variety of games called marbles. Rare navarre vintage antique glass marbles very high quality.