Fish Pond Game, 1890-1900

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Artifact Overview

As color printing technologies improved and became more affordable in the second half of the nineteenth century, many book publishers also began printing toys and games. The McLoughlin Bros. publishing firm patented its version of the "fish pond game" in 1890. Using small wooden poles, players hooked multicolored fish from the "pond." A number printed on each fish indicated its value as competitors vied for the best catch.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Game

Date Made

1890-1900

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

85.31.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Cardboard
Paper (Fiber product)
Brass (Alloy)
String (Fiber product)

Technique

Lithography

Dimensions

Height: 2 in
Width: 17.55 in
Length: 8.15 in

Inscriptions

NEW / AND / IMPROVED / FISH POND / GAME
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