The Noble Game of the Elephant and Castle, 1822-1840
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The educational game "The Noble Game of the Elephant and Castle" features a colorful board with the image of a stylized elephant and an 84-page rules booklet full of information about Asian customs. The twenty-four spaces across the elephant board depict customs, events, or people from Asia.
The educational game "The Noble Game of the Elephant and Castle" features a colorful board with the image of a stylized elephant and an 84-page rules booklet full of information about Asian customs. The twenty-four spaces across the elephant board depict customs, events, or people from Asia.
Artifact
Board game (Game set)
Date Made
1822-1840
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
58.100.81
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Cardboard
Linen (Material)
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Lithography
Dimensions
Width: 16 in
Length: 19.5 in
Inscriptions
on board, box, and instructions: THE NOBLE GAME OF THE ELEPHANT AND CASTLE