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From: Steve Boxley <[log in to unmask]>
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Date: Wednesday, March 25, 1998 8:35 AM
Subject: marbles


>Diane,
>   We have found several marbles/gaming pieces at our ongoing dig in
>Poquoson, Virginia.  Unfortunately, none are from tightly dated contexts,
>and as the site is multi-component, they could be dated anywhere from
>the 17th century to 19th century.
>   1 approx. 3/8 inch diameter, white ball clay, probably English
>   1 approx. 1/2 inch diameter, same as above
>   1 approx. 1/2 inch diameter, locally made of refined local clays
>We have at least 7 others, made of white ball clay, but they are approx.
>3/4 inch diameter, and you wanted smaller ones.  Unfortunately, more
>"modern" (late 19th/20th century) ones we have not incorporated into the
>collection, so info. on these is unavailable.  E-mail me if more info. is
>needed, also if you want info. on other gaming pieces.
>   Hope this helps.
>
>Steve Boxley
>VFAR
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