Rocket Darts, 1940-1950
THF91902 / 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
Creators
Place of Creation
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
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