Pigs in Clover Maze Puzzle, 1889-1900
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Artifact Overview
"Pigs in Clover" requires the player to move marble "pigs" through the maze and into a center pen. Players need good hand-eye coordination to complete this puzzle game. Invented in 1889 by Charles Crandall, the puzzle became a craze among the American public. This version was distributed by game maker Selchow and Righter.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Puzzle
Date Made
1889-1900
Creator Notes
Made by Charles M. Crandall in Montrose, Pennsylvania and distributed by Selchow & Righter, New York City, New York.
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
31.220.6
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ida Mellen.
Material
Wood (Plant material)
Cardboard
Technique
Lithography
Dimensions
Height: 1.25 in
Diameter: 6.2 in
Inscriptions
on cover: PIGS / IN / CLOVER
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