Go to the Head of the Class Game, circa 1957

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Artifact Overview

Players must answer questions to advance from grade to grade in this classic quiz game by Milton Bradley. First introduced in the 1930s, players move from desk to desk with each correct response on subjects such as History, Mathematics, Geography or Literature. The player who makes it to the head of the class wins!

Artifact Details

Artifact

Board game (Game set)

Date Made

circa 1957

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2000.52.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Cardboard
Paper (Fiber product)
Plastic
Wood (Plant material)

Technique

Lithography

Color

White (Color)
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Black (Color)
Green
Yellow (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 1.75 in
Width: 9.75 in
Length: 19.0 in

Inscriptions

Printed: GO TO THE HEAD OF THE CLASS / ANOTHER / MILTON / BRADLEY / KEY / TO FUN / AND LEARNING / FOR AGES / 6 TO ADULT / MILTON / BRADLEY / COMPANY / SPRINGFIELD / MASSACHUSETTS / 4175 / MADE IN U.S.A. / SERIES 8
Go to the Head of the Class Game, circa 1957