Lindy, The New Flying Game, 1927
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In 1927, Charles Lindbergh became the first person to fly solo across the Atlantic. Americans were captivated by this amazing feat. Parker Brothers capitalized on the public's fascination with their new hero and produced this game. Similar to their Touring card game, Lindy requires players to collect mileage cards to win. Other cards help or hinder the traveler's progress.
In 1927, Charles Lindbergh became the first person to fly solo across the Atlantic. Americans were captivated by this amazing feat. Parker Brothers capitalized on the public's fascination with their new hero and produced this game. Similar to their Touring card game, Lindy requires players to collect mileage cards to win. Other cards help or hinder the traveler's progress.
Artifact
Card game (Game set)
Date Made
1927
Keywords
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Heroes of the Sky
Object ID
2001.155.10
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Cardboard
Pasteboard (Paper)
Technique
Printing (Process)
Dimensions
Height: 1.0 in
Length: 5.5 in
Width: 4.0 in
Inscriptions
top of product package: IMPROVED EDITION / LINDY / THE NEW FLYING GAME / A SEQUEL TO THE FAMOUS PARKER GAME TOURING / PARKER BROTHERS INC. SALEM, MASS., NEW YORK, LONDON / 737 / PRICE 75 CENTS 2 sides of product package: IMPROVED LINDY EDITION instruction sheet: RULES FOR PLAYING LINDY THE NEW FLYING GAME . . . . advertising insert: FAMOUS PARKER GAMES . . .
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