The Noble Game of the Elephant and Castle, 1822-1840
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Artifact Overview
The educational game "The Noble Game of the Elephant and Castle" features a colorful board with the image of a stylized elephant and an 84-page rules booklet full of information about Asian customs. The twenty-four spaces across the elephant board depict customs, events, or people from Asia.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Board game (Game set)
Date Made
1822-1840
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
58.100.81
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Cardboard
Linen (Material)
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Lithography
Dimensions
Width: 16 in
Length: 19.5 in
Inscriptions
on board, box, and instructions: THE NOBLE GAME OF THE ELEPHANT AND CASTLE
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