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

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
Aces High Bagatelle Game, 1925-1940