Hendrik Van Loon's Wide World Game, circa 1933
THF91857 / Hendrik Van Loon's Wide World Game, circa 1933
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Artifact Overview
Inspired by historian and journalist Hendrik van Loon's 1921 Newberry Award-winning book, "The Story of Mankind," this 1930s game featured a stylized map of the world. The object of the game was to complete a trip from San Francisco to Manila, Philippines via dice rolls and game cards. Players moved metal airplanes and steamships between the two locations.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Board game (Game set)
Date Made
circa 1933
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
87.130.2
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Cardboard
Paper (Fiber product)
Metal
Technique
Lithography
Dimensions
Height: 1.5 in
Width: 14 in
Length: 20.5 in
Inscriptions
on box top: HENDRIK VAN LOON'S WIDE WORLD GAME
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