Aces High Bagatelle Game, 1925-1940
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Artifact Overview
Bagatelle shares its origins with billiards, and was a precursor to pinball. The object of most bagatelle games was to score the most points by landing your marble in the highest scoring depressions. This two-player game included a spring-loaded plunger that propelled the marble toward the roulette-themed target.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Game
Date Made
1925-1940
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
85.78.28
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Steel (Alloy)
Wood (Plant material)
Cardboard
Tin (Metal)
Technique
Lithography
Color
Green
Yellow (Color)
Red
Black (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 2 in
Width: 19.125 in
Length: 8.5 in
Inscriptions
on box: Aces High STEEL MARBLES CARD GAME TWO CAN PLAY...
on game: ACES/ HIGH
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