Carpet bowls

This was a popular game for winter evenings in the parlour or village hall.   As all the bowls are a slightly different size, it is possible that they were made at a local brickworks.
Object no :
SQMS002n
Collection :
Bowling Clubs
Creator :
NA
Place of Production :
NA
Dimensions :
circumference 305 - 310mm
Materials :
(china) clay
Location :
NA
Related site :
Mark Farm, Castle Kennedy
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