Horse Shoe Set, 1950-1960

THF91983 / Horse Shoe Set, 1950-1960
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Artifact Overview

The game of horseshoes requires skill and accuracy to ring a target with an open-ended "shoe." This children's version, created by the Auburn Rubber Company in the 1950s, is similar to the game played by adults, but without the heavy, iron and potentially dangerous "shoes."

Artifact Details

Artifact

Game

Date Made

1950-1960

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2000.55.13

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Miriam R. Epstein.

Material

Cardboard
Rubber (Material)
Paper (Fiber product)
Wood (Plant material)

Technique

Lithography

Dimensions

Height: 0.875 in
Width: 7.5 in
Length: 12.25 in

Inscriptions

side of box: RUBBER / HORSE / SHOE / SET SAFE SANITARY WILL NOT MAR AUBURN / SAFE PLAY / TOYS Complete game / 4 Can Play /2 Full Sets / 2 Pegs with Bases top of box lid: FLEXIBLE NON BREAKABLE SAFE SANITARY WILL NOT MAR side of box: RUBBER HORSESHOE SET No 707 / AUBURN RUBBER COMPANY INC., AUBURN, INDIANA logo on side of box: TOY MF'RS USA / AMERICAN TOYS
Horse Shoe Set, 1950-1960