Bridge Tally Set, circa 1925
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During the 1920s and 30s, many middle-class women would gather to play a game of bridge. The card game had recently grown in popularity and bridge parties provided a social outlet. Hostesses purchased bridge sets like this one from the 1920s to coordinate the party and impress her guests.
During the 1920s and 30s, many middle-class women would gather to play a game of bridge. The card game had recently grown in popularity and bridge parties provided a social outlet. Hostesses purchased bridge sets like this one from the 1920s to coordinate the party and impress her guests.
Artifact
Card game (Game set)
Date Made
circa 1925
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2010.101.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Cardboard
Ink
String (Fiber product)
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 7.5 in
Width: 5 in
Depth: 1 in
Inscriptions
On box lid: FOUR / COMBINATION / BRIDGE PADS / AND / TABLE NUMBERS / SIXTEEN / DECORATIVE / TALLIES TO / MATCH Stamped on lower short side of lid: 469 On front of tallies: TABLE NO. / COUPLE NO. On back of tallies: 500/ AVONDALE / [...] / GIBSON / CINCINNATI, U.S.A.
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