These duckpin bowling pins and bowling ball were used in the Duckpin Bowling Alley in New London, Iowa. Duckpin bowling is a variation of standard 10-pin bowling. Duckpin bowling balls are smaller than standard bowling balls, and they do not have finger holes. The pins are also smaller and lighter than standard pins, which makes it harder to get a strike. Content can be used with the following standards: 3rd grade SS 3.28 Cultural Contributions in a lesson on games and entertainment of the early and mid-1900s. For any use other than instructional resources, please check with the organization that owns this item regarding copyright restrictions.
2018.013.004 [Pin, Bowling]
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