Title

Young girls playing a street game called 'Buck and Gobs' A number of marbles were laid on the ground, and one held in the hand

Caption

Illustration depicting young girls playing a street game called 'Buck and Gobs'/ A number of marbles were laid on the ground, and one held in the hand. The marble in the hand, the Buck, was thrown in the air and the marble (Gob) was pointed up and the Buck caught. Next time two Gobs are picked up, and so on, until the player failed to catch the Buck. Dated 19th century

Date

19th century

Credit line

Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library

Reference

ARP23A19_292

License type

Rights managed

Available size

60,0Mb (2,1Mb) / 16,6in x 14,1in / 4966 x 4223 (300dpi)

Keywords

Illustration Illustrated Young Youth Children Child Girl Girls Street Street Game Games Game Playing Play Playtime Buck and Gobs Buck Gobs Gob Bucks Marbles Marble Glass Decorative Decorated London England English 19th Century