Toy Bowling Alley, 1937-1945
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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