Table Tennis Game, 1920-1930

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Artifact Overview

Table tennis is an adaptation of (lawn) tennis that is played indoors on a table. Developed in the late 1800s, this game was known by several different names each with varying rules and equipment. Table tennis enjoyed a revival in the 1920s and the game was standardized. J. Pressman and Company manufactured this children's set during the game's revival.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Game

Date Made

1920-1930

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

85.53.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Cardboard
Wood (Plant material)
Plastic
Nylon
Paper (Fiber product)
Metal

Technique

Lithography

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 1.5 in
Width: 11.75 in
Length: 14 in

Inscriptions

on box top: TABLE TENNIS / COMPLETE / OUTFIT