The Merchant or the Fair of Leipzig Game, 1845-1855
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Artifact Overview
The Merchant or the Fair of Leipzig game is a bidding game centered on mid-19th century manufactured items -- goods familiar to the contemporary game players. Players describe and create a value for the goods depicted on the colorfully printed cards. Rolls of the dice add (or subtract) game counters from a player's supply.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Card game (Game set)
Date Made
1845-1855
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
29.185.24
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Wood (Plant material)
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Lithography
Dimensions
Height: 1.25 in
Width: 6.25 in
Length: 8.25 in
Inscriptions
DER KAUFMANN ODER DIE LEIPZIGER MESSE / THE MERCHANT OR THE FAIR OF LEIPZIG
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