Escort Game of Guys and Gals, 1955-1960
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Artifact Overview
By the 1950s, products like this were being marketed specifically to teenagers. George S. Parker, an enterprising 16-year-old, founded this company in 1883. The company developed many well-known games for children and adults until it was bought out by General Mills in 1968.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Board game (Game set)
Date Made
1955-1960
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Your Place in Time
Object ID
89.381.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Cardboard
Paper (Fiber product)
Plastic
Technique
Lithography
Color
Red
Yellow (Color)
Blue
Black (Color)
Pink (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 1.75 in
Width: 13 in
Length: 6.25 in
Inscriptions
on box top: ESCORT / GAME OF GUYS AND GALS
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