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
Advertisement
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
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