The Flight to Paris Game, 1927-1930
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In 1927, Charles Lindbergh became the first person to fly solo across the Atlantic. Americans were captivated by this amazing feat. Manufacturers capitalized on the public's fascination with the flight, producing an avalanche of related goods. In this board game from the Milton Bradley Company, players navigated spaces labeled with some of the weather challenges real pilots faced: clouds, fog, rain, and sleet.
In 1927, Charles Lindbergh became the first person to fly solo across the Atlantic. Americans were captivated by this amazing feat. Manufacturers capitalized on the public's fascination with the flight, producing an avalanche of related goods. In this board game from the Milton Bradley Company, players navigated spaces labeled with some of the weather challenges real pilots faced: clouds, fog, rain, and sleet.
Artifact
Board game (Game set)
Date Made
1927-1930
Keywords
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Heroes of the Sky
Object ID
92.226.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Pasteboard (Paper)
Cardboard
Metal
Lead (Metal)
Technique
Lithography
Dimensions
Height: 1.5 in
Width: 8.75 in
Length: 17 in
Inscriptions
Box: THE FLIGHT TO PARIS
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