The Wise Old Owl Game, 1937-1946

Summary

In this quiz game from the Novel Toy Company, the wise old owl points to a question that players must answer. But who knows the correct answer? The wise old owl does! Place the owl-shaped pointer on the circle of answers and magically -- or magnetically -- the owl will give you the correct response.

In this quiz game from the Novel Toy Company, the wise old owl points to a question that players must answer. But who knows the correct answer? The wise old owl does! Place the owl-shaped pointer on the circle of answers and magically -- or magnetically -- the owl will give you the correct response.

Artifact

Board game (Game set)

Date Made

1937-1946

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

91.87.2

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Cardboard
Paper (Fiber product)
Plastic
Metal

Technique

Lithography

Dimensions

Height: 1.25 in

Width: 10.25 in

Length: 16.75 in

Inscriptions

on box top: THE WISE OLD OWL

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