Toy Bowling Alley, 1937-1945

Summary

In bowling, a player throws a ball down an alley to knock over pins. The game's origins may date back over 5000 years to ancient Egypt. Variations have been played ever since. This child-sized alley was made by J. Pressman and Company.

In bowling, a player throws a ball down an alley to knock over pins. The game's origins may date back over 5000 years to ancient Egypt. Variations have been played ever since. This child-sized alley was made by J. Pressman and Company.

Artifact

Game

Date Made

1937-1945

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

91.87.13

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Wood (Plant material)
Metal
Fiberboard

Dimensions

Height: 22.0 in

Width: 11.25 in

Length: 53.0 in

Inscriptions

end of alley: BOWLING / ALLEY

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