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Hoop and stick

Findspot: 
England
Period: 
Date: 
19th century
Material: 
Wood, Iron
Dimensions: 
Dia. hoop 45cm; L. stick 43.3cm

As we can see from Bruegel’s Children’s Games, the hoop and stick was a popular game in the sixteenth century. Its first recorded use was by the Greeks and Romans, remaining a favourite toy into the nineteenth century.

Collection information

Collection: 
March and District Museum
Accession No: 
MRHMM: 3877e

Exhibition details

Catalogue number: 
20

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