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The Game of Politics: Race for the Presidency Board Game, 1887-1890

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Artifact Overview

Two teams race for the presidency in this late-1880s board game published by the W. S. Reed Toy Company. The would-be politicians must first get elected to various offices before running for president. Vote cards help teams capture the nomination and later a state's electoral vote. The team receiving the majority of the Electoral College votes (just like today's elections) wins!

Artifact Details

Artifact

Board game (Game set)

Date Made

1887-1890

Creators

Place of Creation

Creator Notes

Manufactured by W.S. Reed Toy Co. in Leominster, Massachusetts. Lithography by Jeanie P. Clarke, Boston, Massachusetts

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

69.145.61

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Cardboard
Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Lithography

Dimensions

Width: 23.75 in
Length: 24.5 in

Inscriptions

on paper label: THE / GAME OF POLITICS / RACE FOR THE PRESIDENCY
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The Game of Politics: Race for the Presidency Board Game, 1887-1890