Automobile Travel Game, "Motor Chatter," circa 1920

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Artifact Overview

Rust Craft Publishers, a greeting card company, manufactured this set of novelty cards for motorists. The cards contain humorous stories related to the automobile. The cards could help pass the time on long drives or give the motorist a little cheer when "something is the matter" with the vehicle.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Game

Date Made

circa 1920

Subject Date

circa 1920

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

87.13.29.6

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 3.5 in
Width: 6 in

Inscriptions

Text on front of folding envelope: MOTOR CHATTER / Keep these in your Motor / So when something is the matter, / You'll get a little cheer / If you will read this Motor Chatter! Handwritten in ink on back of folding envelope: With love and best wishes for a Merry Christmas- Jessie