The Flight to Paris Game, 1927-1930
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Artifact Overview
In 1927, Charles Lindbergh became the first person to fly solo across the Atlantic. Americans were captivated by this amazing feat. Manufacturers capitalized on the public's fascination with the flight, producing an avalanche of related goods. In this board game from the Milton Bradley Company, players navigated spaces labeled with some of the weather challenges real pilots faced: clouds, fog, rain, and sleet.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Board game (Game set)
Date Made
1927-1930
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Heroes of the Sky
Object ID
92.226.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Pasteboard (Paper)
Cardboard
Metal
Lead (Metal)
Technique
Lithography
Dimensions
Height: 1.5 in
Width: 8.75 in
Length: 17 in
Inscriptions
Box: THE FLIGHT TO PARIS
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Board games have engaged Americans in friendly competition for two hundred years. Reaching their height of popularity from the late 1800s to the mid-1900s, board games remain a widespread leisure activity. Colorful graphics and a playful purpose belie their cultural significance, but a closer look reveals important shifts in American society.