The Noble Game of the Elephant and Castle, 1822-1840

Summary

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

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