Ride "M" Cowboy Bagatelle Game, 1939-1949

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Artifact Overview

Bagatelle shares its origins with billiards, and was a precursor to pinball. The object of most bagatelle games was to score the most points by landing your marble in the highest scoring depressions. This cowboy-themed bagatelle game included a spring-loaded plunger that propelled balls towards the "lasso" targets of various point values.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Game

Date Made

1939-1949

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

91.87.19

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Steel (Alloy)
Fiberboard
Cardboard
Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Lithography

Color

Blue
Red
Green
Yellow (Color)
Black (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 1.0 in
Width: 11.0 in
Length: 21.25 in

Inscriptions

top of board: GOTHAM / RIDE "M" COWBOY
Ride "M" Cowboy Bagatelle Game, 1939-1949