Wooden Ballot Box with Clay Marbles, 1883

Grade Range: K-12
Resource Type(s): Artifacts
Date Posted: 5/1/2018

The term “ballot” is derived from the Italian ballotta, meaning “little ball.” This ballot box was not used in a U.S. election. It was used by members of a Washington, D.C., social club.


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