School's Out Target Game, 1902-1914

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Artifact Overview

Children in the early 1900s could target one of three characters in this game called "School's Out." By hitting and knocking out a face, the player scored points. The center target gave the player more points. This game, manufactured by R. Bliss Company, used images similar to Buster Brown and his dog Tige -- popular comic strip characters of the time.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Game

Date Made

1902-1914

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

00.4.5224

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Wood (Plant material)
Metal
Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Lithography

Dimensions

Height: 10 in
Width: 24 in
Length: 1.25 in

Inscriptions

lower left hand corner: School's Out lower right hand corner: R.BLISS / 651