Sidewalk Chalk - The Strong National Museum of Play
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Last updated 17 Jul 2024
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nbsp; Inducted Year: 2020 Historians have every reason to believe that the earliest people played with chalk. Chalk’s use in playful pursuits relies on its physical properties. Chalk that was used on early boards was made of gypsum, which is found naturally and can be pulverized, colored, and compressed into sticks. The art of street painting began in Europe in the 16th century when itinerant artists traveled from town to town to decorate public squares and spaces in front of churches for festivals []
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Museum Exhibits - The Strong National Museum of Play
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Neighborhood of Play - LaBella
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Our Visit to The Strong National Museum of Play in Rochester, NY
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