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Advertisement, "The Game of Politics, or the Race for the Presidency," 1888

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Artifact Overview

Two teams race for the presidency in the late-1880s board game advertised here. The would-be politicians must first get elected to various offices before running for president. Vote cards help teams capture the nomination and, later, a state's electoral vote. The team receiving the majority of the Electoral College votes (just like today's elections) wins!

Artifact Details

Artifact

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Date Made

1888

Place of Creation

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

69.145.345

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Cardboard
Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Printing (Process)
Mounting

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 7.25 in
Width: 6.25 in

Inscriptions

on front: A NEW GAME FOR 1888. / THE GREATEST NOVELTY OF THE SEASON. PRICE $1.25 / The Game of Politics, or the Race for the Presidency
Advertisement, "The Game of Politics, or the Race for the Presidency," 1888