Howdy Doody's T.V. Game, 1950-1953
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Artifact Overview
This board game is based on the Howdy Doody show, a television show introduced in 1947 and one of television's first full-fledged hit for children; it also won the approval of parents. The board game was an early example of the way in which television and manufacturers of toys and other products could collaborate for mutual benefit.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Board game (Game set)
Date Made
1950-1953
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
86.31.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Cardboard
Paper (Fiber product)
Wood (Plant material)
Metal
Technique
Lithography
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 1.75 in
Width: 19.25 in
Length: 9.75 in
Inscriptions
on box top: "HOWDY DOODY'S / T.V. / GAME / A VISIT TO HOWDY'S OWN T.V. STUDIO
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Related Content
SetChildren's Television Shows
- 13 Artifacts
Be it educational or purely entertaining, limited series or long-running, children’s television has influenced generations of viewers.