Scrabble Game, 1953-1960
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In the 1930s, Alfred Mosher Butts created a crossword-spelling game. His business partner James Brunot helped refine the rules and board design. They trademarked the name Scrabble in 1948 and renamed the game. After public demand soared in the early 1950s, the two inventors could not keep up with production. They licensed game manufacturers Selchow and Righter Company to market and distribute the game.
In the 1930s, Alfred Mosher Butts created a crossword-spelling game. His business partner James Brunot helped refine the rules and board design. They trademarked the name Scrabble in 1948 and renamed the game. After public demand soared in the early 1950s, the two inventors could not keep up with production. They licensed game manufacturers Selchow and Righter Company to market and distribute the game.
Artifact
Board game (Game set)
Date Made
1953-1960
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
86.32.2
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Cardboard
Wood (Plant material)
Technique
Lithography
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 14.5 in
Width: 7.5 in
Length: 1.5 in
Inscriptions
on box top and on board: SCRABBLE
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