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
Pigs in Clover Maze Puzzle, 1889-1900