Cargoes Game, 1934-1963

Summary

Future sea captains travel from port to port picking up and delivering goods in Cargoes, a game by Selchow and Righter. Players earn money for their cargo and for returning safely home. Ships, however, may encounter rough seas, fog or engine trouble along the way. The player with the most money wins.

Future sea captains travel from port to port picking up and delivering goods in Cargoes, a game by Selchow and Righter. Players earn money for their cargo and for returning safely home. Ships, however, may encounter rough seas, fog or engine trouble along the way. The player with the most money wins.

Artifact

Board game (Game set)

Date Made

1934-1963

Creators

Selchow & Righter 

Longyear, William 

Place of Creation

United States, New York, New York 

Creator Notes

Designed by William Longyear and manufactured by Selchow & Righter in New York City.

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

87.130.4

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Cardboard
Metal

Technique

Lithography

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 2.125 in

Width: 9.75 in

Length: 16.625 in

Inscriptions

on box top: CARGOES

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