OLD TOYS AND GAMES – MARBLES
MARBLES
The Marble might have originated in Pakistan near the river Indus. Various marbles of stone were found on excavation there. Marbles are also often mentioned in Roman literature, and … Continue reading →
OLD TOYS AND GAMES – WHIRLIGIGS
WHIRLIGIGS or BUZZERS
 Simple whirling toys were mentioned in English literature in 1686, and were probably as popular in early America as they were in Europe. Similar toys have also … Continue reading →
OLD TOYS AND GAMES – CUP AND BALL / BILBO CATCHER
Cup-and-ball (or ball in a cup) is a traditional child’s toy. It is a wooden cup with a handle, and a small ball attached to the cup by a string.