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
Creators
Place of Creation
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
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