Bagatelle Game, 1875-1885

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Artifact Overview

The object of this game was to obtain the highest score by getting your marble to land in the highest scored depression. Bagatelle shares its origins with billiards and was a forerunner to pinball.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Game

Date Made

1875-1885

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

85.85.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Wood (Plant material)
Metal
Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Lithography

Color

Blue
Yellow (Color)
Red
Black (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 1.15 in
Width: 8 in
Length: 15.75 in

Inscriptions

across bottom of board: 8 4 6 3 1 5 2 7 9
Bagatelle Game, 1875-1885