"Traffic Sign Bingo" Game, 1960-1970
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As the interstate highway system expanded and automobiles became more reliable, the distance of the average automobile trip lengthened. Families traveling long hours looked for ways to occupy restless children while on the road. The popularity of the classic Auto Bingo game spawned many variations, like this Traffic Sign Bingo, with magnetic game pieces.
As the interstate highway system expanded and automobiles became more reliable, the distance of the average automobile trip lengthened. Families traveling long hours looked for ways to occupy restless children while on the road. The popularity of the classic Auto Bingo game spawned many variations, like this Traffic Sign Bingo, with magnetic game pieces.
Artifact
Board game (Game set)
Date Made
1960-1970
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
90.13.4
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Metal
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 5.5 in
Width: 5.5 in
Length: .5 in
Inscriptions
on front: magnetic TRAFFIC SIGN BINGO / When spotting a traffic sign, place magnetic disc on matching sign. Player scoring 5 signs in a row, up or down, or diagonally, wins. NSC / NORBERT SPECIALTY CORP. NEW YORK, N.Y. [?] U.S.A.
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