Fox and Geese Game, 1870-1890
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Artifact Overview
This marble game poses one fox against 13 geese. The geese move one space at a time, with the goal of surrounding the fox. The fox can capture geese by jumping them one at a time, with the goal of removing enough so he cannot be surrounded.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Board game (Game set)
Date Made
1870-1890
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Attributed to an American maker.
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
41.214.1544
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Mrs. E. G. Douglas.
Material
Wood (Plant material)
Ceramic (Material)
Technique
Lithography
Dimensions
Height: 0.5 in (Board)
Diameter: 6.75 in (Board)
Diameter: 0.5 in (Marbles)
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