Rocket Darts, 1940-1950

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Artifact Overview

Many mid-twentieth-century children dreamed of traveling to the stars before it was possible. Toy companies tapped into this fantasy and produced a number of outer space-related playthings. Rocket Darts was a simple target game. Children shoot suction cup-tipped darts at the circular target decorated with rockets, moons, planets, and shooting stars. Two additional rocket targets fall backwards when hit.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Darts (Game)

Date Made

1940-1950

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

91.87.15

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Cardboard
Wood (Plant material)
Rubber (Material)

Technique

Lithography

Dimensions

Height: 2 in
Width: 16 in
Length: 12 in

Inscriptions

on box top: ROCKET / DARTS / ACTION DART GAME
Rocket Darts, 1940-1950