Dog Race Game, 1937-1945
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Dog racing became popular in the United States in the early decades of the twentieth century. This game recreates a race through dog-shaped markers, an oval track board and dice. Players roll the dice and move their dogs around the track to the finish line. Steeplechase obstacles can be added to create more of a challenge.
Dog racing became popular in the United States in the early decades of the twentieth century. This game recreates a race through dog-shaped markers, an oval track board and dice. Players roll the dice and move their dogs around the track to the finish line. Steeplechase obstacles can be added to create more of a challenge.
Artifact
Board game (Game set)
Date Made
1937-1945
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
91.87.3
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Wood (Plant Material)
Cardboard
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Lithography
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 1.5 in
Width: 10.5 in
Length: 14.5 in
Inscriptions
on box top: DOG RACE, NEW RACING GAME SENSATION!
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