Voyage Around the World Game, 1900-1930

THF106446 / Voyage Around the World Game, 1900-1930
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Artifact Overview

Artifact Details

Artifact

Board game (Game set)

Date Made

1900-1930

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

41.214.1562

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Mrs. E. G. Douglas.

Material

Cardboard
Paper (Fiber product)
Wood (Plant material)
Plastic
Brass (Alloy)
Metal

Technique

Lithography

Dimensions

Height: 1.5 in
Width: 12 in
Length: 16.25 in

Inscriptions

on box top: GAME OF / VOYAGE ROUND/ THE / WORLD
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