Howdy Doody's T.V. Game, 1950-1953

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Artifact Overview

This board game is based on the Howdy Doody show, a television show introduced in 1947 and one of television's first full-fledged hit for children; it also won the approval of parents. The board game was an early example of the way in which television and manufacturers of toys and other products could collaborate for mutual benefit.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Board game (Game set)

Date Made

1950-1953

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

86.31.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Cardboard
Paper (Fiber product)
Wood (Plant material)
Metal

Technique

Lithography

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 1.75 in
Width: 19.25 in
Length: 9.75 in

Inscriptions

on box top: "HOWDY DOODY'S / T.V. / GAME / A VISIT TO HOWDY'S OWN T.V. STUDIO
Howdy Doody's T.V. Game, 1950-1953